Friendships plays an intregral role in the life and health of women. Most of the time women tell me they only have one or two friends. According to a recent article in Prevention magazine, there are 8 Essential Friendships every woman should have.
1. A Childhood Friend - hey she remembers your crazy, fun side - before children, husbands, obligations. She can make you giggle just like when you were a teenager. She remembers all the good and the bad and loves you anyway.
2. A New Friend - we get stuck in a rut. We do the same thing over and over. What we have to remember is there is a whole world out there, outside of our routine. New friends bring us new perspective, new activities and new interests. They help our creativity.
3. A Workout Friend - this is the one that drags you off the sofa and makes you walk around your neighborhood or go to the gym - even when you would rather not. Exercise is important in a woman's life. It is good as as stress reliever and has many health benefits.
4. A Spiritual Friend - sounds simple enough. However, while everyone says they are spiritual, not everyone is going to have a connection with God. You need a friend that knows the Word of God and can speak it into any situation. It doesn't mean she's flakey or far out, it just means she has a real relationship with Jesus. Our spiritual life is directly connected to our physical life. Both have to be healthy.
5. A Younger Friend - there are younger women out there who are wondering how you juggled your career, your home, your children, your extended family and your social life without losing your mind!!!! Hey, someone needs to be teaching and training the younger women how to make a difference in their sphere of influence. They are going to come behind us and do things that will either take them further or set them back. Let's set them up for success by sharing ourselves with them.
6. Your Husband's Friends - it is important that you become friends with your husband's friends. Women who are involved socially with her husband's friends, statistically have a happier marriage. Know the guys names. Invite them over to have dinner with you and your husband. Invite them over to watch football. Know and welcome your husband's friends. It will make him happier and in turn, you will be happier.
7. Your Mom - the influence of a mom can never be replaced in your life. She is the one constant. You may no longer have her around, but she is always influencing you. If your relationship with your mom is not good or strong, I encourage you to work on it. Have a mom in your life. They will nurture you, correct you, laugh with you, cry with you and protect you no matter what.
8. Yourself - most women would drop everything if their friend needed them, yet, we won't take care of ourselves. We need to be kind to ourselves. We need to love ourselves. We need to treat ourselves like we treat our best friend. Learning to love yourself will help you love everyone else.
I didn't realize I needed all of these until I read the article. It makes sense. Women need other women. In a healthy relationship, both friends flourish. So, today, make it your plan and your purpose to collect your 8 Essential friends. While you are at it, pick up a few more - the more the merrier!
Remember, if you have a group of friends and you want to celebrate your friendship, we can plan a W4 weekend for you. Contact us @ W4bridge@yahoo.com and we will start planning a weekend to remember!
1. A Childhood Friend - hey she remembers your crazy, fun side - before children, husbands, obligations. She can make you giggle just like when you were a teenager. She remembers all the good and the bad and loves you anyway.
2. A New Friend - we get stuck in a rut. We do the same thing over and over. What we have to remember is there is a whole world out there, outside of our routine. New friends bring us new perspective, new activities and new interests. They help our creativity.
3. A Workout Friend - this is the one that drags you off the sofa and makes you walk around your neighborhood or go to the gym - even when you would rather not. Exercise is important in a woman's life. It is good as as stress reliever and has many health benefits.
4. A Spiritual Friend - sounds simple enough. However, while everyone says they are spiritual, not everyone is going to have a connection with God. You need a friend that knows the Word of God and can speak it into any situation. It doesn't mean she's flakey or far out, it just means she has a real relationship with Jesus. Our spiritual life is directly connected to our physical life. Both have to be healthy.
5. A Younger Friend - there are younger women out there who are wondering how you juggled your career, your home, your children, your extended family and your social life without losing your mind!!!! Hey, someone needs to be teaching and training the younger women how to make a difference in their sphere of influence. They are going to come behind us and do things that will either take them further or set them back. Let's set them up for success by sharing ourselves with them.
6. Your Husband's Friends - it is important that you become friends with your husband's friends. Women who are involved socially with her husband's friends, statistically have a happier marriage. Know the guys names. Invite them over to have dinner with you and your husband. Invite them over to watch football. Know and welcome your husband's friends. It will make him happier and in turn, you will be happier.
7. Your Mom - the influence of a mom can never be replaced in your life. She is the one constant. You may no longer have her around, but she is always influencing you. If your relationship with your mom is not good or strong, I encourage you to work on it. Have a mom in your life. They will nurture you, correct you, laugh with you, cry with you and protect you no matter what.
8. Yourself - most women would drop everything if their friend needed them, yet, we won't take care of ourselves. We need to be kind to ourselves. We need to love ourselves. We need to treat ourselves like we treat our best friend. Learning to love yourself will help you love everyone else.
I didn't realize I needed all of these until I read the article. It makes sense. Women need other women. In a healthy relationship, both friends flourish. So, today, make it your plan and your purpose to collect your 8 Essential friends. While you are at it, pick up a few more - the more the merrier!
Remember, if you have a group of friends and you want to celebrate your friendship, we can plan a W4 weekend for you. Contact us @ W4bridge@yahoo.com and we will start planning a weekend to remember!
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