Finding the right places and right times for gatherings with those you love truly enriches a relationship. Of course those right places and right times will change over time, but taking the time to think about when to gather and where to gather can have a significant impact on the success of an event.
I've been thinking a lot about this as I gather with friends old and new in a myriad of outdoor places to hike, picnic, ride bikes, and more. When the plans are more haphazard, those times are less successful, but when I attend to the details of what we need with respect to time and place, the get togethers are more successful.