We all have many kinds of friends. There are the ones that we see almost daily. There are the ones that we socialize at different functions. There are the ones that we see occasionally, a couple of times a year.
Women have been gathering together for centuries, engaging in women fellowship simply because we need one another. We need to share our daily struggles and celebrations with someone who can relate. Who knows our feelings, our struggles and desires better than another woman.
Yet, as women we have a tendency to be in competition with one another. First, as young women seeking a mate. Secondly, as that perfect mother. Thirdly, as a successful woman in the world. It's very rarely that women can get along in a group.
It's a natural desire for us to be the best mom, the best wife and the best friend. We want to feel needed and that we are irreplaceable in our loved one's lives. In doing so, we can become quite competitive, especially if we feel threatened by other women incase they replace us, even if it is all in our mind.
This coming month of July, I have more engagements with my fellow women friends than ever. A breakfast, an after supper coffee, a luncheon, an evening of crocheting and a late night hot tub encounter. Each of these gatherings involves a one on one bonding session. There's also a wedding shower and my ministry meeting, but these are a group effort.
I find that we as women look forward to gatherings such as these. Who better to understand that my shirt maybe a little stained from a two year feeding time or my having a bad hair day. When I order that milkshake, that lady sitting beside me understands the need for treating myself.
So call that girlfriend and invite her over for an evening of watching Downtown Abbey or a home manicure. Make a point of gathering, sharing and experiencing each other's life.
Have a blessed day everyone.
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