Understanding Female Friendships

Studies show that friendships between women are important for our physiological and phsychological health.  According to an article from 2008 in Women's Health:

"In life, it's important for women to have close friendships with other women. Physiologically, females have a greater need to emotionally bond with others. Whereas many men get by with loose, casual relationships with other men, women tend to look for nurturing, emotionally-fulfilling bonds with other women.

Women gain self-esteem, validation, and happiness from such exchanges. Female friends can boost each other's self-worth through compliments, honest opinions, and suggestions. In times of trouble, females seek one another out to know that their feelings or experiences are normal and healthy. From these interactions, female friends bring away an increased sense of happiness and fulfillment."

Source: 

Gerics, Jennifer. "Women and Friendship: Female Bonds Have Both Psychological and Physical Health." Women's Health. Suite101.com. Online article (Aug 2008).

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