There’s nothing more refreshing or empowering than catching up with your girlfriends.
Many of my friends used to be guys because there was “less drama.” But as I got older, I started to fully understand the difference between male friends and having a core group of girlfriends.
Guy friends are great, but women are there for you on a deeper level. There’s a greater understanding of what you’re going through and something reenergizing about conversations with your girlfriends. There’s a different type of camaraderie between female friends.
This blog will get into why you should cultivate and nurture your female friendships. We discuss why female friendship is so powerful and why you should find your tribe of ladies who have your back.
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Why are female friends important?
They’re intuitive.
Women are intuitive by nature and can “just tell” when something’s not right. Women can read between the lines and sense when you need more than you’re asking for from them.
They understand.
Women understand what it’s like to be undervalued, not seen as equal, and not seen or heard because of their sex. They relate to you and what you’re going through on a deeper level. You share common ground.
Some of my favorite texts are ones with my girlfriends where we’re laughing over the ridiculous things we’ve done due to it being our time of the month. I love my guy friends, but there’s only so much they can fully understand!
They go through the drama with you.
Women dive DEEP and get into all the nitty-gritty. There’s a different vulnerability between women because they bare their souls to each other. They listen to all the details, analyze the situation, and work on a solution with you.
They help you grow.
Find you a tribe of friends that aren’t afraid to have different opinions. Real ones don’t always agree with everything you say and will tell you when their opinion is different. Being able to have a dialogue with your girlfriends will help you understand other points of view.
I love my husband, but it is nothing like a conversation with a woman that understands you. I grow so much from those conversations.
beyoncé
They empower you.
Women take the time to understand your struggle and continue to root for you. They’re your hype women! They celebrate your small wins with you and motivate you to keep going. They’re also rational when your mind is irrational and can bring clarity to your thoughts when you’re lost in them.
They restore your energy.
Time spent with your female friends is reenergizing. There’s something about those deep catchup conversations with girlfriends that restores your mind and soul. Women bare their souls to each other. We lay it all out there and talk through our feelings.
Final thoughts
Women are so powerful when we band together. Your tribe of friends is there to listen and have your back. They’re there to support you when you need it.
Reach out and support your girls. Give them their flowers, and let’s lift each other up!
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