Such television shows as "Sex and the City," "Girlfriends" and "The Golden Girls" celebrate the joys of female friendships at every age, but making female friends can be tricky for some women, says Glamour.com's relationship blogger Joanna Goddard. Goddard says once you're out of school, busy schedules can make it hard to find time for meeting friends, and existing social groups can be intimidating to break into. To meet female friends, you may need to make a little extra effort.
Step 1
Offer to help a woman who has her hands full, whether it's a co-worker on a deadline or the coordinator for a social event at your place of worship, recommends Essence magazine. Volunteering to assist someone can help you forge a friendship.
Step 2
Ask someone you see regularly to join you for a specific follow-up event, recommends Goddard. Invite one of your yoga classmates to grab an after-class smoothie, or suggest a celebration brunch with a co-worker to wrap up a project. Build on your existing connection, and making a specific plan is more likely to result in a get-together than the vague suggestion, "We should get together."
Step 3
Tell your friends you're looking to meet new women friends, and they may be able to connect you with their own pals. Your college roommate may know a woman who lives in your city, or your co-worker may have a neighbor who loves the same music you do.
Step 4
Ask a woman for her opinion or information, recommends Essence. You can ask a question about her, such as where she bought her shoes or what drink she's having, or solicit her advice about which dress she likes better or the best way to get to your destination. She'll be flattered you asked.
Step 5
Sign up for a class, such as cooking, knitting or painting, recommends Goddard. You'll automatically have something in common with the other women in your class, which can make conversation easier.
Step 6
Volunteer for a cause you care about, recommends Redbook. You'll meet other volunteers who share your passion, which can lead to friendship.
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