The Essential Types of Girlfriends Every Woman Needs
Imagine Your Girlfriends as Your Personal Board of Directors
Who would you consult when making different decisions? Carrie Bradshaw had an entire cavalry of amazing women ready to support her in any situation, and the show ‘Friends’ gave several generations a clear idea of what female friendship is all about. I wanted to delve into the diversity of this concept and remember what kinds of girlfriends there are and why life without them seems incomplete.
A Sociological Survey Reveals the Importance of Girlfriends
A sociological survey conducted among women aged 18 to 65 showed that the interests of girlfriends come first for women. 26% of the respondents admitted that the company of a girlfriend is much more pleasant than that of a man, and 61% of the respondents said they would cancel a date or a business meeting if one of their girlfriends needed help.
The Types of Girlfriends Every Woman Needs
The Straight Shooter
Want to hear the truth? That’s what the straight-shooter girlfriend is for. She will never lie if you’ve chosen the wrong dress or are tangled in illusory relationships. Sometimes she can be so blunt in her conclusions that you might hesitate to ask for her advice. But such a girlfriend will never say, ‘I told you so,’ and her advice will genuinely help you work on yourself.
The Spiritual Guide
Everyone goes through crises of faith in themselves. This girlfriend often draws you into deep conversations over a glass of wine. Regardless of what you believe in, she wants you to look deeper and draw conclusions. At one point, I had a girlfriend who was a bartender—the perfect profession for those who know how to listen and inspire good thoughts.
The Daredevil
She wears those awful flared pants, goes to concerts (and finds crazy friends there), and always tries to drag you into an adventure. Stepping out of your comfort zone is beneficial, and even if you awkwardly try to mimic her twerk in a club or get a crazy haircut, she convinces you that you are moving forward and growing.
One of my girlfriends called me one evening and shouted into the phone:
‘Hey, I snuck into the dressing room of Your-Favorite-Band and I’m drinking cognac with them! Get over here right now!’
I rushed across the city, without even drying my hair, and made it just in time for the start of the concert. She pulled me right onto the stage, but I stood next to the favorite guitarist in a complete daze, looking at him with loving eyes. I never managed to relax during the concert; I was like in a fog. I only remember the moment when security pulled me off the stage because other fans threatened to throw something heavy at me.
I always remember this day with special warmth and love. If it weren’t for my girlfriend, I would never have experienced that.
The Geek Girlfriend
Does your girlfriend tell you about every book she reads or suddenly dump details about the life of bees on you? Great, that means you have a geek girlfriend. She sends you links to interesting articles with the note ‘you should find this interesting.’ The best thing about this girlfriend is the enthusiasm with which she appears in your life and how she manages to interest you in things you weren’t interested in before. I’m afraid that in most companies, this girlfriend is me.
The Stand-Up Comedian
Maybe you don’t have enough sense of humor to fill stadiums, but you also need a good laugh. She can be self-deprecating, absurd, dry—it doesn’t matter; she infects you with laughter. Don’t make the mistake of considering her just a jester and nothing more. Besides being able to lift your mood, she has many observations about life around her.
The Ride-or-Die Friend
This girlfriend is always the first to grab the phone when you send out a distress call. She may not be present at all the get-togethers, but as soon as you call, she will be there. This girl is indestructible, like a rock, and can move mountains. For you, among other things.
The Master Yoda
If you need specific advice from someone who has gone through similar problems, you will turn to her. Her superpower is humility. And it’s not important how smart she is—thanks to her, you make the right decisions. It will take time to truly get to know her. But in the end, you will be convinced that she is never wrong.
The Value of True Friendship
The fact that you have many good friends cannot be taken for granted. The amazing actions of my girlfriends not only make me appreciate them more but also guide me for personal growth. Be ready to do the same for your girlfriends as they do for you, and never compete with them or use them. Female friendship, like romantic relationships, requires work on yourself, trust, and love.
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