Many of you may have younger children who are breaking up from primary school this week, this can be a very emotional time for everyone, but especially for the children, many of whom may be going on to different secondary schools to their friends.
This got me thinking about the types of friendship that exist and which ones are essential to our sanity and well-being and maybe livelihood. So, of course, I made a list. Because that’s what the internet tells us to do these days. So, without further ado, here are 7 friends every woman needs.
The Hustler
This is your girlfriend who is just killing it professionally. She inspires you to keep going after what you want. Not only does she own her own business and hustle with the best of ‘em, she will help you think through what you're doing in your own career. She will be the one asking you “So if you are doing exactly what you’re doing in 5 years, will you be happy?” She will wake you up and make you gasp, and then make you make a plan for the future.
The No-Nonsense Gal
This is the "cruel to be kind" friend. This one is always hard for me because I have the ego of a peach (bruises easily.) But, after I stop crying, I’m always appreciative of friends like these because sometimes you really need to hear the truth. This is the friend who asks the tough question, or helps point out that your boyfriend/boss/flatmate actually has a good point. They’re not rude or malicious (of course, people like that don’t quite deserve the title of ‘friend,’ now do they?) but they are not there to blow smoke up your bum. This friend is great because they keep you humble, help you to see a different perspective, and encourage you to keep growing and changing (which ultimately helps you as a human.....I promise!)
The Nurturer
If the No-Nonsense Gal is for when you need the truth, the Nurturer is for when you can’t handle the truth. Every woman needs a friend like this who will bake you brownies and listen to you whine about That One Guy for the 19th time. She tells you what you want to hear in the best way. She’s the soft pillow you sometimes need to land on when the world has stuck out its foot and tripped you. Again. This is your champion, your cheerleader, the empathetic angel who truly is down with you when you’re down, and ecstatic with you when you’re ecstatic.
The Bad Influence
I love this friend because she’s the pal who gets you out of your comfort zone and encourages you to lighten up and take risks. She’s gonna be the type to say things like “We might as well just get another pitcher of margaritas,” “Who cares, call him!” and “Quit your job what’s the worst that can happen?” Sure, you don’t always listen to her, and maybe your parents don’t particularly want you spending all your time with her, but she reminds you that life is short and well, what’s the worst that can happen?
The Opposite Life Stage-r
If you’re married, she’s single. If you have kids, she doesn’t. If you’re selling all your stuff and traveling for a year, she just bought a house. You get the picture. This friend sheds important light on what’s going on in other parts of the life-stage world. We have much to learn from women who are in different life stages than we are, and even though it can be a little tough to find time to hang out (chances are your schedules could not be more opposite,) you will always walk away enlightened.
The Social Butterfly
This friend gets you out of your PJs and on the VIP list. She is well-connected, tapped-in, and the ultimate connector. She will not only teach you the importance of remembering people’s names, but she’ll show you how to work a room. Oh, and she’s probably the best person on the planet to get you that gig, open that door, or set you up. And this friendship doesn’t just go one way, either. Since she’s always invited somewhere, you get to provide her with a much-needed plus one!
The Historian
Everyone needs a friend who’s been around for the long haul. She might be a childhood friend or a secondary school friend, or if you’re in your 30s, even a college friend counts as historian. You two may not talk as much as some of your current besties, but this friend can tell you the who/what/where/why of most of your major life moments. You can call her the memory keeper because she remembers everything, and for better or worse, will recall my life facts and history with ease. This friend offers the comfort of someone who has seen you through thick and thin and is not going anywhere.
Do any of these sound familiar?! I hope so - isn't it great to have friends!
"Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles" (but if you choose this option, we at Absolute can help you with our wrinkle relaxing treatments!)
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