Girlfriend Social Blog - Thoughts from Girlfriend Social Members and Friends

Relationship Rehab! Rehabbing Your Heart After a Breakup

Spiritedfemale — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:36:16 +0000

After a heart wrenching break up or a series of challenging relationships, we often find ourselves becoming lost in the ugly mire of projecting negative thought patterns on the world around us and onto the being within us. How many of us have witnessed ourselves thinking “love does not really ...

A Quick Fix?

Hopecoaching — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:39:27 +0000

Its now the “in thing” to take full advantage of quick fix convenient no-waiting solutions for nearly every area of life. Having to wait in line at the grocery store or DMV inevitably brings out the social media ravings and Twitter quips. People demand fast fixes to problem cars and problem ...

Organizing: What Works For Me May Not Work For You!

Getittogetherinc — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:06:34 +0000

When I start working with a client,it’s very important for me to get to know what kind of learner they are. Why? Knowing if someone is a more dominant left-brain thinker vs a right-brain thinker is extremely important when it comes to organizing. Not sure if you’re ...

Can We Women Really Have It All?

Balsamhill — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:46:44 +0000

These days, it is all about choice. From the moment you wake up (toast or cereal?) right until bedtime (do I turn the heater up or down?) at every turn, we are faced with a myriad of choices. In fact, this world offers us a sometimes overwhelming array of ...

The Myth of a BFF?

AmandaBlain — Wed, 25 May 2011 07:42:44 +0000

When we are little girls we are told that life will look a lot like Disney. Our parents read us bed time stories and tell us what beautiful little girls we are. As part of this constant mix we are told that we will meet a girl pal and ...

Friendship Tips – Avoid Being A “Third Wheel”

AmandaBlain — Sat, 07 May 2011 10:21:17 +0000

Uh oh. Third Wheel. Perhaps the worst two word to hit friendship since the dawn of time. No one every wants to be that odd person out. Let's make sure we are all playing with the same terms here.

What is a "Third Wheel"? third wheel definition 1. n. an extra person; a person who gets in the way. (Such a person is as useful as a third wheel on a bicycle.) : Well, let's face it. We don't need you. You are a third wheel. This friendship beast usually appears when your long time gal pal suddenly enters into a new relationship. Sometimes it applies to a group of three of the same

The Difference between a Good Friend and a Best Friend

AmandaBlain — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:17:05 +0000

Sometimes in life it is hard to understand the latest ‘rules’… Is it ok to update our facebook status? Am i allowed to like your company? Should I text late at night after a glass of wine? The world out there has sure gotten confusing.
One that comes up ...

What it means to be a girl

Sweetdreams — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:36:43 +0000

"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." Coco Chanel And that's what I'm sure all of us here are! As girls, we have the power to constantly change up our looks, personality and the way others perceive us, just by using make-up, dressing up, or using our 'female instincts'. However, one thing

Socialize to Stay Healthy and Live Longer

Lunajenn — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:57:08 +0000

Socialize to stay healthy and live longer!

We all know it’s good to have friends. We know it’s reassuring to have someone to talk to when we have happy or sad news, when we are frustrated or when we need some good advice. But did you know that having ...

How To Attract Men With The Right Social Circle

AmandaBlain — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:26:18 +0000

One of the most common complaints I hear from women when asking me how to attract men, are those who say, “All my friends are married/in relationships and I just don’t have the kind of fun, single friends I need.”
Why is this such a big problem? As women you ...

How to Manage Curly Hair

Curlyhairstudio — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:11:44 +0000

I think anyone with naturally curly hair would agree that curly hair is a mixed blessing. Sometimes we love our curly hair and other times we wish we could make it smooth and straight. If we could only maintain those smooth defined tendrils that got ...

How to Make Friends as an Adult – 6 Easy Tips

AmandaBlain — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:56:06 +0000

When you are younger friendship seemed to come naturally. You sat next to each other every day in math class, you both wore a green shirt to school, you’re a similar age to a co worker in the office or you latch on to the friends of your chosen partner. ...

It Takes Two to Tango… or does it?

AmandaBlain — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:45:24 +0000

Running a friendship site gives one certain perspective into the world of friends. Many women join the girlfriend social website because of random life changes like having a baby, getting married or moving, but there are also lots of ladies who have had a falling out with a long ...

43 Awesome Friendship Quotes

GirlfriendSocialAdmin — Sat, 22 May 2010 21:34:12 +0000

Being self employed requires a certain amount of daily motivation, i often look to quotes for a quick perspective on what is around me. The same thing can be said about the journey of friendship. Thanks to Life optimizer and their great blog here is a list of 43 ...

Your Daily Self Esteem Boost

AmandaBlain — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:03:56 +0000

Every girl has one of those days where no matter how much makeup, designer skirts or expensive creams you use… you still feel like the back floor of a taxi cab.
In light of this.. Girlfriend Social and MsTaken brings you .. “Louis Vuittons Models without ...

Oprah.com discusses the need for female friendships

AmandaBlain — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:28:52 +0000

As women go through life things can cause the gal pals in our life to become few and far between! That is the whole reason that the girlfriend social website was created.
Recently we noticed an article on Oprah.com by Rachel Bertsche that discussed this very topic.
“When I moved ...

Dealing with Holiday Stress for Women!

Weddingsbydesign — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:22:47 +0000

Tis the season!
Family members you may not see any other time of year, more calorie choices than you can shake a drumstick at, Mall madness, money woos and travel hectic land… How does a gal manage? Follow our simple Girlfriend Social Holiday Stress guide, that’s how!
Number 1 Reason ...

Why dont you take a nice aromatherapy herbal bath night?

GirlfriendSocialAdmin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:54:54 +0000

In a life full of kids, work and partners it is easy to forget about a very important person… YOU! Take some time this week, about 20 mins (yes, less than an episode of Dexter or So you think you can dance) and do something really calm, relaxing and nice ...

All about… Lipstick Beauty!

GirlfriendSocialAdmin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:50:50 +0000

One beauty staple than most women will not live without is Lipstick! Explore this number one benefit makeup with us and you too can become a Lipstick Beauty!
Basics – Lipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that applies color and texture to the lips. Although ...

Why dont you host a girls only poker night?

GirlfriendSocialAdmin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:41:27 +0000

Who says boys are the only ones who can have card nights? Invite the girls over for a Friday or Saturday night.. Bust out some chips and drinks of choice and have a great girls night in! If nothing fancy comes to mind why not serve up some Strawberry Martinis ...