Another example of how times have changed is how you and your BFF apologize with more than a note. Today, someone might buy their BFF a gift card for their favorite coffee shop or a candle that says “I’m Sorry” or “I Appreciate You.”  In the 90s BFF’s had movie nights that are significantly different from our movie nights today. Where we once stopped at the video store to pick up movies and treats, now we sit on our couches in the comfort of our homes and binge on our favorite streaming platforms, perhaps with a good bottle of wine.  BFF’s from the 90s would likely play Wingman differently than they do today For instance, once a simple act of deciding your crush and incorporating their name or initials into every game has now become a team effort to stalk their social media accounts. Learning everything there is to know about your crush.

often a group of friends who connected with each other, some more than others. However, the more the merrier as popularity, and the ability to mimic the Spice Girls were all the rage, and of course that meant having more friends. Meanwhile, adulthood highlights the importance of having quality friends over a quantity of friends. As such, today’s BFFs are bound to be more supportive, encouraging, and reliable than those of our teen years. However, some friendships are long-lasting and many people may still have close relationships with their BFFs from the 90s.

A BFF is an integral and irreplaceable part of one’s life. They offer guidance, support, and a place to lay our woes; however, like most things, relationships have changed over the years. Here’s a look at friendships from the 90s and today. 

How we socialize has changed immensely over the years, particularly as technology has changed. For instance, apologies were usually done with a handwritten note or in person, whereas today, a text or email might bridge the gaps in the relationship after a tough fight with your BFF.  In the 90s, BFFs often gossiped about their enemies, or frenemies, whereas today, BFFs are more likely to gossip about the latest releases on their favorite streaming services.  Every chick flick has taught women everywhere that a spa day, treats like ice cream, and a night out with our BFFs are the answers to getting over heartbreak. Depending on the circumstances this may be entirely true. Either way, those who were children in the 90s likely didn’t have the option of taking their BFF out for a night on the town following a break-up. 

Alternatively, as wellness becomes more important, so too do practices like yoga, meditation, or pilates, which coincidentally can be done with your BFF and has been shown to help improve mood and manage stress. We used to go to our friends’ houses or call their house phones, often talking to their parents until they were ready to take the call. Today, most BFFs communicate on their mobile devices, using a series of emojis rather than words.