Women's Friendship Tips

How to Be a Good Friend

You wouldn’t think an article with this title would be necessary for grown women. But, ask any grown woman and chances are she knows someone who would benefit on a whole friendship class!

1.     Don’t consistently cancel plans– We all have a friend like this and we have all slowly had to get rid of friends like this. If something comes up that’s fine. But don’t make plans if you have no plans on sticking with them.

2.     Listen–Yes, the men in our lives would certainly benefit from this one too, but women are guilty of tuning out as well! Don’t just be in the friendship because of what it does for you; lend your ear as well.

3.     Be understanding – Many of us are friends with women who have different family or home situations. Some of us have a hard time making time while others have all the free time in the world. Don’t hold it against your friend that she has other priorities in her life.

4.     Stick with it –As with most relationships, sometimes it would be easier to just give up. Those friendships that go the deepest, however, are those that go the distance!

We all have our own trials and tests in our friendships. Some of us have a handful of friends we couldn’t do without while others have one best friend who is like a sister. Regardless of how many you have, you can always have more. Come meet some more friends and grow your circle of sisterhood in the Women’s Forum!

Article written by Elizabeth Renter