Thanks for sharing your experiences, MG. I think a lot of women have had similar experiences. I don’t have sisters either. I’ve often wondered if women with sisters are better at negotiating the ups and downs of female friendships because they could more directly negotiate those dynamics with their sisters.

I’ve long felt like I’ve missed out on female solidarity and the benefits of having women friends. Maybe it’s because I’ve been around the “wrong” kind of people. Hard to say. My experiences have been that many women in my life have been quick to betray and backstab. I’ve had an easier time getting along with men. Fortunately, I have found many great woman friends who are genuine and not catty but, because of painful past experiences, I still feel like I can’t let my guard down.

I wish I had sisters :-) I also have hope that things can change as in the past few years I’ve found some super supportive women friends.

I’m so glad you like it. Thanks for writing.

Thanks, Robin.

Thanks for your thoughtful comments, Heidi.

I also think the constant urge to merge is a hunger most humans have for real and authentic connections –now more than ever. It may come from the original relationship we all have with our mothers, but I don’t think it is infantile to want to continue to create connections as we get older. From my perspective it is a mark of maturity to desire connecting with others, even those with whom we disagree.
:-)