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The Powerful Nature of Female Friendships

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at FIU chapter.

1.The Sisterhood Effect

When we females get close, there’s this incredible thing that occurs; it’s like this special magical feeling that only us girls really encounter. Have you ever had the experience of having a sisterly bond blossom out of nothing more than an intuitive connection with a stranger? It’s about much more than just blood; it’s about those evenings spent talking freely, venturing out into the early hours of the morning, and supporting one another through good times and bad. The feeling of sisterhood? It’s like a warm sanctuary when everyone is happy and an unshakable bond when things go tricky. It’s the type of relationship that amplifies the joys of life and makes surviving challenges much easier.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants graduation scene
Warner Bros. Pictures

2.Breaking Stereotypes

What makes female crews so amazing? All of those stereotypes that are meant to paint us as competitors are essentially being broken by us. Like, that’s not possible! Rather than competing against one another, we’re all about working together, supporting one another, and having a great time when we succeed. As we encourage one another, more and more we dismantle the outdated idea that says we need to be enemies. We’re proving how strong we are and our ability to be a force to be reckoned with.

3. Emotional Resilience

Life truly is an incredible journey! And believe me when I say that experiencing it with your girlies alongside you is like owning a whole cheer squad. It’s as though we have an automated help system in place for when things get real. We establish this comfortable space within which we can be really honest without fear of criticism. We’re killing it through the ups and downs and everything in between—it’s like a life-saving power boost!

Hi! My name is Sarina Santiago :) I am from New Jersey and Colombian/Puerto Rican. My major is International Business and Real Estate and I am a sophomore. I love shopping, makeup, hanging out with friends, and writing. I am so happy to be apart of Her Campus!