Women can sometimes be catty, which can make it hard for you to forge relationships with other women. Being without friends can make you feel isolated and alone, especially when dealing with the daily trials of life. You can talk with a woman friend, knowing that she can relate. It also gives you a chance to stay social, even if you have a busy lifestyle. Finding women friends shouldn't be a problem, but making and keeping women friends requires maintenance and loyalty.
Step 1
Plan recurring activities that you can do together, suggests "Glamour" magazine. You might plan to watch the same television series each week or head to the gym for a weekly workout. Having recurring activities saves some of the stress of making plans and working around each other's schedules. You have a standing date and don't need to call and confirm, only make sure that you're there.
Step 2
Remember your friend's important dates. Things like a birthday, anniversary, new job or child's birthday are a big deal to her, and it shows that you care when you send along a gift, card or a phone call to let her know that you remember, Irene S. Levine, professor of psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine tells The Huffington Post.
Step 3
Connect to a new woman friend over children. If you both have kids, you have something instantly in common. Combine forces and watch the children together if you both stay at home during the day. Offer to watch her kids if she needs a night off. Swap kid stories and take the children to different activities throughout the day. Even something as simple as combining carpool gives you a few minutes to talk and laugh together each day.
Step 4
Give her some space, suggests "Essence" magazine. While you might be excited to hang out with your new friend, remember that women are inherently busy. She has a home, family and work to take care of and could feel pressured to make plans with you if you're too persistent. Call once or twice per week to spend time together and gauge her interest. If she puts you off, you may need to give her additional time because she feels stressed and can't hang out.
Step 5
Avoid gossiping about other women when you're together. If you're constantly talking about other women that you know, your friend may believe that you gossip about her as well. This leads to mistrust. Base your relationship on mutual interests, rather than cattiness.
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