Banter (chatting) with friends in retirement is important. I've done the same as you on WhatsApp, where I have "announcement/emergency" groups for sharing news and organising get-togethers, and "banter/chatty" groups where we talk absolute rubbish - which is great fun. I think the chatty groups are important as they promote social cohesion, can be great fun and usually brighten up my day.
Banter (chatting) with friends in retirement is important. I've done the same as you on WhatsApp, where I have "announcement/emergency" groups for sharing news and organising get-togethers, and "banter/chatty" groups where we talk absolute rubbish - which is great fun. I think the chatty groups are important as they promote social cohesion, can be great fun and usually brighten up my day.