In the old days, women shared everything. They shared the most intimate and sensitive secrets, prepared food together, shared their life stories. Women and children spent their days in a close and connected community. Even when those days of the month came, when women are especially sensitive and need more peace, the women gathered in this red tent, where they took care of each other and cared for each other. Everything is different today. Most women live in isolation, some even separated from their homes, from their friends. Therefore, the opportunities and time they can spend together are very limited. Which is sad, because most women really miss this healing, comforting and nurturing power that only women can offer.
Women are the ones who almost completely take on the burden of raising and caring for children, they are partners, assistants, organizers, decision-makers... They are the ones who unite the younger and older generations. Therefore, their well-being is crucial.
They find the greatest strength and understanding precisely in their female company. In the company of friends, relatives, with whom they share their dreams and goals. Because of these bonds, which offer them emotional and mental support, they can be better wives and mothers.
The power of female friendship is irreplaceable
Friends always believe in us and offer us a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, and eternal support that keeps us getting better. According to Louise Bernikow, there is a special bond between women that binds them on a mental level, and it encourages and supports them day by day. Women know that they can count on their friends to always pull them out of whatever difficult and deep circumstances life throws at them.
How friendship reduces stress
Research has found that women respond to stress differently than men. It is clear that stress has many negative effects on health. When stressed, the hormone cortisol is released. Oxytocin, the hormone of happiness and love, is the hormone that makes us connect, love, be happy, relaxed and able to empathize.
Men and women deal with stress differently. As pointed out by dr. Shelley Taylor, in stressful moments, women turn to friends, family, and relatives for comfort and help, while men isolate themselves and spend difficult moments alone, in silence.
Sisterhood
James Fonda says that women's friendships are quite different from men's. Relationships between women are more intimate, women share everything with each other, they are exposed, sincere and devoted. Because of this nature of relationships, many good, healthy and anti-stress hormones are triggered in their interactions. Sisterhood is still alive and absolutely necessary for the healthy life of all women. So girls, go for those long evening drinks, make time for long phone conversations, go for walks or hang out as you please!
