It is the year of #squadgoals and I am completely inspired by women who support and surround themselves with other women. Traveling with friends, bachelor nights, having a glass of wine at happy hour or just sitting on the couch with my girls means so much to me. Female friendships have always been so important to me and I hold my girl squad so close.
I tend to attract very strong, independent women with big personalities. I have always had a large group of friends and I try to keep them close because they are everything. It is typically a red flag when someone says they have no girlfriends. Here are some ways to keep your girl friends close and make sure you are being a good friend.
- Go to their events
- Don’t be selfish, they went to your birthday so make an effort to go to theirs even if you don’t want to.
- Don’t be jealous
- You may be single planning their bachelorette party and cheering them on as their bridesmaid but don’t be salty about it, you should be genuinely excited. Your time will come.
- Don’t be too private
- Close friendships form from deeper connections. I can be a very private person so this is something I have to constantly strive for.
- Don’t gossip
- It’s negative and you love your friends!
- Forgive
- We can all be bitchy and make mistakes.
- Help a friend in need
- Be there for your friends if they need a ride, help moving or help finding a job.
- Be supportive
- When a friend is going through hard times make sure you are there to support them.
- Empower
- Find ways to help your friends grow professionally and personally.
- Don’t Judge
- Embrace the uniqueness in them.
- Be honest
- That is the ugliest effing skirt I have ever seen.
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