Comments on: Women benefit from female friendships

By: Claudia Loomis, CA

Claudia Loomis, CA — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:35:02 +0000

I have really great girlfriends. Some are still working and others are retired. We get together often – do an annual golf trip together. During the holidays we pool our cash and support local families. We inspire each other to better ourselves personally and professionally. If one of us needs help, we are there for each other. Statistically, it's likely that we'll outlive our darling men and end up alone...with all the money and each other.

By: Becky Harmon

Becky Harmon — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:10:37 +0000

Jennifer,
I Life Coach men and women out of self sabotage and into success. I thought this was a great article. I also from my coaching perspective seen both men and women's dreams thrive when they feel supported and nutured. Having healthy friendships is not just helpful but vital to maintaining success.
It has also been my observation that people self medicate quite a bit wth alcohol/drugs when they do not have deep valuable friendships. Bec:)

By: CA Dover, NH

CA Dover, NH — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:49:48 +0000

I have half a dozen friends I can call on a moments notice for support, a shoulder to cry on or a kick in the pants to get me moving. All are women–no men in the equation! I find women are far socially adept and have the ability to hold complex conversations without grunting. I feel I get great feedback and support in all areas of my life from these women, but we also work at communicating together. I do not have to contend with back-stabbing or pettiness because I choose to surround myself with emotionally mature women, not male-dependent overaged girls.

By: Lorie

Lorie — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:58:26 +0000

I have one really close friend who I enjoy hanging out with. We just get each other and I don't find that with very many people. I never understood how someone has many friends – I mean really good friends. In my experience when you get a whole lot of females together there is a lot to deal with – jealousy, pettiness, bullies, etc. I think in life you have one or two true friends – the rest are acquaintances.