4 Reasons Why Female Friendships Are Important

Nothing screams Women’s History Month more than female friendships.

Our girl gang is one of the most sacred relationships in girl world and transitions over into womanhood. And that is why it’s important to make sure you’re not settling for less in your friendships.

Let’s dive into the importance of this beautifully sacred relationships.

The Importance of Female Friendships

You’ll Learn More About Yourself

One of the most beneficial aspects of female friendships is the stretching and challenging that takes place. Having women as friends can be challenging because we are so honest with one another. And as long as it’s not in a catty way, honesty is important. It allows you to see yourself through the way others are experiencing you. Where you may think you’re as sweet as a peach, your girlfriends will call you out on your toxic ways.

More Vulnerability

Unlike friendship with your guy friends or even relationships, friendship with other women allows you space to be more vulnerable. As women, we’re already emotional beings and we get really deep and invested in our female friendships. Because it’s easier to be more vulnerable with someone who shares the same experiences as you. Other women just know what it’s like to be a woman in this lifetime. We’re more likely to have a judgment-free zone to share our wildest thoughts, experiences and feelings.

Life Feels More Complete

Ever catch any show that has a female lead who is navigating new chapters of life? I just bet she has her girl gang or solid girl friend in her corner. And that’s because our friendships with other women give ease to our rocky lives. Who you gonna call when you’re going through a bad breakup? Not ghostbusters, but your girl friends. And when you’re going through that single season, there’s nothing like having your girls there to explore with and cheer you on.

Girls Just Have More Fun

Last, but not least, our female friendships are just more fun. Some of my best nights involved getting cute and spending quality time with my homegirls. If you have well-balanced friendships with other women, you will notice yourself feeling happier after a linkup. There’s a spike in oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone.” Our girlfriends help us feel warm, fuzzy and more loved.

Cultivating Female Friendships

The goal of this post is emphasize the importance of friendships with your girlfriends.

As we age and get older, the dynamic of our relationships may shift and look different, but having at least one solid girl friend is essential and honestly it’s just a silent rule of the woman kingdom.

Whether your friendship is with your mom, sister, co-worker, or college roommate, hold them close to your heart. Grow with them, even if you’re both evolving in new ways. Those friendships may not always be easy, but sometimes your girls are all you have to get you through certain seasons. Again, if you don’t believe me, turn on any movie or series where a woman is figuring her life out. Her girlfriends are there helping her along her journey.

Making New Friends In Adulthood

For my besties who may not have girlfriends or find it hard to make friends as an adult, I’ll leave you with some tips.

Bumble BFF is a great place to find friends. I met an amazing friend on Bumble BFF myself! Unlike dating apps, you’re clear that you are on there for friendship and there won’t be any confusion on your intentions.

There’s also the option to tell what your interests are. So you will already have a good idea if you and your new friends have similar lifestyles and interests.

Another great option is just going to places that spark your interest. If you like books, go to bookstores. Join interest groups online. You will always find your people and your people will always find you. That is unless you’re just sitting at home on your couch and not trying.

Pray about it bestie. I always find that when the correct heart posture and God’s timing align, amazing things happen.

Your girl gang will flock to you because you’re amazing.💕