Girlfriends are the rock upon which my life runs just a bit smoother. By "girlfriends", of course, I mean my female companions - not so much the concept of a girlfriend for my husband.
I love my family, of course, without end and without fail. There are some times, however, and some circumstances that I can only find comfort and companionship from other women. Maybe I've had an argument with my husband, or my mom is making me crazy. (I'm so kidding - my mom never makes me crazy! Honest!) Possibly I have some concerns about one of my children that I'd like to run by a girlfriend - or, maybe, I just need an underpant recommendation.
Girlfriends are there for you in just about every situation and circumstance. They are there in good times and in bad, and they can make the good times so much better and the bad times tolerable.I know that there have been some situations that I just would not have gotten through without my girlfriends and I don't always show them my grattitude. This Valentine's Day, why not take the time to let your girlfriends know how important they are to you? Here are some great ways to make a tiny moment with a girlfriend all the better:
- Send Your Feelings in the Mailbox: Virtually every one of us loves to go to the mailbox. It's a treat when you are young to be given this job, and I'd venture to say most of us still become a bit excited when that mail slides in. Why not brighten a friends' day and let her find a handwritten letter or special card among the bills and junk mail? Jot a few lines to tell your friend the things about her that you appreciate, and the ways that your life has been enriched by knowing her.
- Cook Your Way: Is your friend struggling? Maybe she has a new baby, her toddler is sick, or her hubby is away on travel and the kids are threatening anarchy. Why not double up on your own dinner one night and offer to give her an evening free from meal prep? Or surprise her at school pick up with her favorite coffee and a muffin.
- A Tiny Token: Sometimes, I see a magnet or a coffee mug that really speaks to me and brings to mind a certain friend. If I can, I might purchase those special items and share them with her. Everyone loves to know that they bring happy thoughts to other people.
- Throw a Girlfriend Dinner Party: Invite your friends over for dinner. You can make it a potluck dinner, or, for an added twist, make it a progressive dinner. (Am I the only one who remembers the novelty of progressive dinners?) Before you eat, take a minute and tell each of your friends the things that you enjoy and appreciate about them. Maybe your best friend from school keeps you straight with projects, and your best work friend is always there with the fresh baked goods. Let them know how you really feel!
What are some ways that you show your girlfriends how much they enrich your life?
We text all the time. We also send each other funny messages and pics. She lives about an hour away so we try to get together about once a month or so. We've been besties for almost 25 years...I turn 30 this may!!!
i make them some of there fav treats..sometimes i sneak little trinkets into their purse when there not looking or send them flowers
I love my BFF and it's so true that sometimes she's the only one that I can find comfort in. We only live 5 minutes away from eachother but our schedules are so opposite that we don't get to see eachother much....but we text and talk all the time. I feel lucky to have her in my life :)
My best girlfriend unfortunately lives far away. We email every day, however, and write letters. And from time to time we call.
A new friend lives a few minutes away. We email, sometimes call. I've taken her food when she is sick and offered to drive her to appointments.
This is very nice.
Quoting amy7243:
We have coffee dates often :) that's like our little thing.
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- Carmen S
on Feb. 8, 2012 at 12:00 AM