In today's fast-paced world, making time to get together with friends can sometimes be a challenge. No matter how busy you are, though, meeting up for a girls' night out is important. Whether you get together for cocktails and dinner at a local bar and grill, get out of your comfort zone with an activity like karaoke, or choose a different way to spend the evening, a girls' night out comes with a range of important benefits.

Why You Need a Girls' Night Out 

1. Connect With Friends 

For many people, it's been a while since they've spent time with their friends in person. Luckily, planning a girls' night out for cocktails and conversation can help you all reconnect without needing to log in. Sharing updates on your lives—both good and bad—while enjoying an experience together can help strengthen bonds between you and your pals and help you start feeling a bit more "normal" after the last two years. Regular social interaction is key to both your mental and physical health, so be sure to schedule a weekly outing.

2. Try New Activities

It can be easy to fall into a stable routine that doesn't leave too much room for excitement or adventures. However, trying new experiences with your friends on a girls' night out can both reinforce your connection with your pals while enriching your own life too. Get out of your comfort zone and make memories that form a shared history with an outing that includes a fun activity, like cocktails and karaoke, a cooking or art class, or a physical challenge. Even if the experience ends up being a one-time activity, you can still have a great time, make new memories, and feel good about expanding your horizons. A girls' night out might even reveal a talent or passion you didn't realize you had.

3. Get Support and Advice 

Life has been stressful for just about everyone for the last couple of years. Fortunately, getting together with your girlfriends gives you the chance to vent about issues in your life and get solid advice and emotional support from your gal pals. Women often prefer to talk about issues as a way to process their emotions—not necessarily because they are looking for a solution. Getting together with the girls to discuss what's going on over cocktails without the expectation of a solution can be healthy and help you feel better about the situations you're facing. 

Start your girl's night off on the right foot with food and cocktails at Bumsted's in Tucson, AZ. This 1980s-themed bar and grill will take you back to the days of neon and side ponies with their clever menu of delicious fare and a popular karaoke bar. The locally owned restaurant also offers a full breakfast menu. Make plans to get together with friends in their dining room, order takeout by calling (520) 323-1010, or browse their menu online.