Girlfriend bonds are special; Girlfriends share their deepest, darkest secrets with one another. Girlfriends  call each other for advice and to share good or bad news. Some Girlfriends may offer unsolicited advice, where others may provide a higher level of support. An uncomfortable Girlfriend bond is with those known as…”frenemies” (An enemy disguised as a friend; www.urbandictionary.com), which  these type of Girlfriends usually are accompanied by a strong negative energy and an odd competitive strain within the relationship.  However, there are Girlfriends who have a sister bond that differs from a blood-related sister bond. Most females are familiar with the benefits of belonging to a Sisterhood Girlfriend Crew and despite the drama that takes place; many Girlfriend crews remain close-knit.

We’ve seen Girlfriend sisterhood power in action and drama films such as Charlie’s Angels, Set It Off, and Waiting to Exhale. Whether fighting villains, orchestrating a plan to rob a bank or helping a Girlfriend win a man’s heart; true Girlfriends, the real ride or die Girlfriends will try not to disappoint when in need of support. Girlfriends know one’s most cherished secrets and if ever the relationship’s dynamics change to a rivalry; a close Girlfriend could become a worse enemy.

Television time slots are flooded with different reality shows featuring complex female casts; camera crews capture the raw real life (so they claim) experiences from typical female gossip drama to unique men problems. Depending on the show the Girlfriends will congregate at a restaurant, nightclub, or social event and usually some type of misunderstanding unfolds but in the midst of all the commotion the Sisterhood isn’t affected to the extent to break-up the crew. Although, a few girls in the group may not speak from time to time; reconciliation is inevitable and good for reality tv.

So, how many Girlfriends should one have? Believe it or not, studies show people who have more friends, have less cardiovascular issues. According to  Time:You Asked article, “How Many Friends Do I Need?” the more the better. The number of social media friends will not provide the health benefits of friends who give hugs and kisses. Having a close relationship with brothers and sisters is great too, however,  a social network of good friends give one’s body a tune-up. While enjoying laughing, hugging, kissing, and great company; the body releases endorphins, which are numbers of morphine-like peptide substances naturally produced by the body transmitted via the brain.  Also known as the happy feeling when given affection.

Time’s  article states, “According to data from the General Social Survey (GSS), the number of Americans who say they have no close friends has roughly tripled in recent decades.” Therefore, whether one has 1 Girlfriend or 50; receiving hugs and kisses will be beneficial to healthier you. Although, studies show the more the friends the better; having one good Girlfriend to give great hugs will do.

http://time.com/3748090/friends-social-health
Markham Heid @markhamh, March 18, 2015
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