I'm in need of ideas for a friend's surprise party. It's her birthday in a few weeks. She told me that with it nor being a big, special number she worried people would not think it worth a party and would possibly not turn up.
My friend has had a really tough time with friends all throughout her life. She was badly bullied at school and always left out. She never experienced good friendships and still now in her forties thinks people would not want to be friends with her. She is the kindest, most gentle soul and such a lovely friend. During our early friendship she used to always bring me a present when we met up. When I asked her about it she said she thought she had to give something for people to want to be friends with her.
I really want to show my friend she is loved and valued as the person she is without anyone wanting anything else from her apart from the friendship. I'm a bit stuck for ideas though. She loves nature, gardening, growing things, raising her hen, making food and drinks out of her own produce, psychology, walking and sometimes making crafts things. I'm not sure if she's a spa kind of person or not. There would probably be two or three other friends as well as me. It wouldn't have to be anything fancy, just thoughtful. I'm sure I'll get ideas but just thought other people might have good idea I haven't thought of.