Get weekly updates via email!
tip of the day WED 19 JUN 13
Track how late you sleep and how early you wake up. This will motivate you not to oversleep when you know you've slept in the day
FemaleNetwork.com
  • Good House Keeping
    31 DAYS TO HAPPY
    A brand new look with more of the tried, tested, and trusted content you've been reading for 15 years!
    Good Housekeeping
  • Real Living
    Small Spaces and Organizing
    From the A-Z of decorating to 78 small space secrets, creating the ideal hope just got easier with the June issue of Real Living.
    Real Living
Mia Castrillo, Contributor
Print Email
September 14, 2011

With a Little Help from Your Friends: 4 Benefits of Strong Friendships

Having gal pals brings many good things to a woman's life; a better sense of self is just one of these. By Mia Castrillo
Life should not stop once you have a family or start developing your career. You need to interact outside your world of families and coworkers in order to grow as a person. There is always a need to socialize and interact among peers, and sharing things and feelings with your friends not only gives you the benefit of a third or fourth opinion, but it also broadens your perspective, boosts your ego, and keeps you grounded in reality.

Learn about the things you stand to gain when you maintain fulfilling friendships below.


Check out these other FN articles for more on the benefits of friendship:

(First published in Good Housekeeping Magazine, Features section as "Forever Friends" in May 2008; adapted for use in Female Network)
Page 1 of 1

Join us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
COMMENTS
Name :
Email :
Website :
Comment :
Security Image
Security Image [change]
 
 
NOTE: FemaleNetwork.com is a CLEAN ZONE. Editors reserve the right to delete obscene comments.
Filter comments by:
  • Be the first one to comment...
Filter comments by:
 
Print Email
ADVERTISEMENT
follow us
Mia Castrillo
Contributor
Latest Articles by This Author
LATEST Articles
MOST READ Articles
Too Much Sugar May Lead to Cardiovascular Issues
Too Much Sugar May Lead to Cardiovascular Issues
Indulging in too many sweets may damage your heart.  Jun 18, 2013 
Too Much TV Time May Increase Children’s Consumption of Sugary Beverages
Too Much TV Time May Increase Children’s Consumption of Sugary Beverages
According to research,TV may affect your child's diet.  Jun 18, 2013 
5 Things to Perk You Up This Monday Morning
5 Things to Perk You Up This Monday Morning
From Gordon Ramsay to trips to Japan, you'll find a way to start the day right.   Jun 17, 2013 
Yoga May Improve Accuracy and Reaction Times, Says Study
Yoga May Improve Accuracy and Reaction Times, Says Study
The mental focus and sharpness cultivated by practicing yoga may spill into other aspects your life.  Jun 17, 2013 
Whip Up a Healthy Breakfast for Father’s Day!
Whip Up a Healthy Breakfast for Father’s Day!
Show your dad how much you care by taking charge of the morning menu!   Jun 16, 2013 
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT