Female Friendship
May 12, 2009
Men often believe that a friendship between a man and woman is impossible. They remember the manipulation and lies they’ve heard from women in the past and it leads them to believe that women can’t be trusted. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Strong bonds can be formed just as easily between women as they can be among men.
Older friendships can be the strongest among women. Friends made in kindergarten are kept close at first, but over time the social circle widens and they begin to explore other friendships as they grow older.
The heart leads the way in childhood, more than intellectual or societal constraints. Parents sometimes make this process difficult, imposing their own rules of friendship on their daughters. Some girls conform to their parents’ wishes, regardless of the sometimes misguided ideals their parents try to instill in them, while others strike out on their own.
Intense friendships can form in the first few years of school. Those friends that stick by you during tragic breakups, first loves and the occasional class-skipping can become dear to the heart. Graduation, however, can lead to the separation of best friends.
Travelling to different colleges or finding a new job can monopolize time and friendships can suffer as a result. The passing of time and a lack of communication can make an old friendship a treasure beyond compare.
Sometimes men come between female friends. Your friend might start spending all their time with her new beau, causing a rift to grow between the friends.
It can be difficult to find a common ground at this point when all that the other individual wants to talk about is her boyfriend. Material possessions and social status can have the same effect.
In childhood, equality reigns because everyone is in the same boat. As we grow older, things change. That level of equality can become blurred or disappear altogether.
Even pregnancy can drive friends apart at times. Maybe you’ve had a child before your friend and your outlook on life has changed, making it difficult to connect with your friends. If this happens, try bringing your friends into activities with your children to increase their influence. Letting them bond can reinforce your friendship.
Friendship can last for long periods of time, as long as you communicate. Find your common qualities, or those joys and sorrows you’ve shared in the past and hold onto them.
Time may come between the two of you, but it’s possible to recapture that old flame of friendship if you try. Hold on to those you care about, because good friends can be hard to find.































