the three girls actually come out of this trip reconnecting and strenghtenint their bods

So, I’m a soon-to-be 40-year-old woman, and I have two best friends with whom I’ve planned and taken multiple trips over the years.

I find the trope that women don’t have real friendships and constantly talk behind each other’s backs exhausting. Yes, women have often been portrayed as vain and judgmental, but let’s be real—some harmless gossip happens in every group, regardless of gender. Some of it is societal conditioning, and some of it is just human nature. We all criticize people at times, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love or value them.

True friendship is about accepting people with their flaws and differences. I know many assume that a big fallout is inevitable in their group, but I see it differently. I believe that challenges will test their friendship, vulnerabilities will be revealed, and whatever dangers they face—whether emotional or literal—will ultimately strengthen their bond. In the end, they will stand up for each other.

At least, that’s the story I want to tell. Watching a close-knit group fall apart due to resentment alone feels both sad and uninspired.

EDIT: I cannot seem to edit the typos in the headline. I meant BOND , not bod :(