Lifestyle Insight Magazine

Paint a mental picture in your head. Think of every tv show with a female lead you have ever set your eyes on. I think it would be a safe bet to say that at least 70% of said shows have the lead’s friendship with another female as its main plot point. Let’s keep this in mind and digress for now.

While there is such huge focus on romantic relationships in the era we’ve found ourselves in, female friendships still remain the net many fall onto when in need of help or support. Research actually tells us that the average female friendship lasts for about 16 years, which is 6 years longer than the average romantic relationship.
You’ve likely heard the term or read the book- ‘Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus’- which means that females are distinctly different from men. They think differently, act differently, solve problems differently and are more emotion-driven than logic-driven and this shows even in their friendships with themselves. It’s so normal for them to be so affectionate and nurturing towards one another but if men tried half of the behaviors female exhibit in their own friendships with other men it would be considered borderline gay by society.
Although men and women do support each other women thrive on strong relationships with their girlfriends. Such friendships give women an outlet to share problems, thoughts, feelings, and victories with those they share a close bond with. The bond of female friendships can grow to be stronger than the hold gorilla glue had on that one girls hair back then!!. Women are each other’s emotional support system- from giving advice, offering a shoulder to cry on, keeping secrets, lending a listening ear and boosting one another’s confidence and self-esteem. Spending time with girlfriends, helps women maintain their emotional equilibrium and sanity; especially as they age.With one of the pillars of friendship being trust; women trust their close female friends to always offer their own advice and be honest when they seek out their advice. Even at times when it may not be easy to hear, this truthful reflection is so helpful to help them gain clarity and see the bigger picture. Whether you’re wondering about whether a romantic relationship is working, you have a new business idea, or you simply don’t know what to wear on your next date, a female friend can be valuable in helping you talk through issues and offer a wider perspective and opinion. After walking away from a conversation with a good female friend you should feel confident and supported.

The circumstances of these relationships between females are why film productions with this premise are almost always successful.