Life Lessons to my Younger Self Meetup Recap

Why is making friends as an adult so hard?

In a city of young people like Bangalore, you can be surrounded by people, all of them craving connection, and yet still feel deeply alone.

That’s one reason I’ve been experimenting with lowkey meetups.

But women only.

Spaces where women can talk freely, share stories,& connect without constantly feeling on guard.

So on Sunday 15th March, 2026, I hosted one in Lalbagh around the theme :
“Life lessons to my younger self.”

Just 5 women.
Just a patch of grass.
Just a space to talk, listen, reflect, and learn from each other’s lives.

In the beginning, it was a little awkward.
So I started with my own story.

And then, slowly, everyone started opening up.

I really loved how naturally the conversation evolved.

What began as
“what would I tell my younger self?”

became a deeper exchange about career choices, regrets, love, independence, friendship, hobbies,
and how Bangalore had shaped each of us in different ways.

Some came to share.
Some came mostly to listen.
Some came to step out of their comfort zone.
Some came hoping to make friends.

And very quickly, it no longer felt like strangers sitting together.

It felt like women recognizing themselves in each other.

That stayed with me.

Sometimes, what women need is not another formal event or perfectly curated setting.

Just somewhere safe.
Somewhere where opening up feels easier,
because the people around you have lived the same experiences as yours .

Sunday reminded me that women do want to talk.
They do want community.
And when given the chance,
they open up with so much honesty, warmth, curiosity, and care.

I left feeling even more convinced that these spaces matter
and that I want to keep creating them.

If you’re a woman in Bangalore
and this kind of space speaks to you,
I’d love to have you in our next meetup

Also would you come to a meetup like this next Sunday?