Category Archives: Loneliness

Celebrating All Love, Not Just the Romantic Kind!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by ShastaGFC

I am a big fan of romantic love.  A very big fan. And I’m all for having a day where we can celebrate those loving feelings. But… every Valentines I find myself worrying more about all the women who are … Continue reading →

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When The Holidays Aren’t Always Merry…

Posted on December 20, 2012 by ShastaGFC

Happy Holidays! Except when they aren’t. For many, this year won’t live up to the Christmas dream. This time of year the expectations are raised so high that we are ever more acutely aware of what we don’t have, who’s … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Self-Esteem on Friendship

Posted on November 29, 2012 by ShastaGFC

When it comes to self-esteem and friendship, there is no end to the correlations that are so frequently made.  People with more friends have higher self-esteem, and people with high self-esteem seem to have an easier time making friends– the … Continue reading →

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Go Friend-Fishing With a Net, Not a Line!

Posted on January 19, 2012 by ShastaGFC

It’s been over two weeks since I’ve blogged… mostly because I was on a retreat to plug away on my book manuscript all last week and a girl can only produce so many scribbles at a time!   I’m still trying … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer & Friendship

Posted on October 24, 2011 by ShastaGFC

“Slow down! Don’t do it alone!” the stranger said to me as he passed me on my morning jog. I tried to force a polite smile, but what I really thought was: “What kind of a guy has the audacity … Continue reading →

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Lonely Mommy: How Motherhood Took a Toll on my Friendships

Posted on September 28, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: For Friendship Month this September I’ve invited some women to guest blog for me, adding their voices and experiences to our journey.  Today I’m honored to host Daneen Akers, a good friend of mine honestly sharing how … Continue reading →

Posted in Difficulty & Challenges, Girls Night, How To?, Life Stages, Loneliness, Maintaining Friends, Making Friends, Moms, Types of Friends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Our Used-to-be-Closer Friends on YouTube

Posted on September 16, 2011 by ShastaGFC

New YouTube Clip: This video explains the value of both our current and our “past” BFF’s. In this 3rd video of the series, Shasta Nelson, life coach and CEO of GirlFriendCircles.com dives deeper into her Confirmed Circle. Often a move, … Continue reading →

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Used-To-Be Friends or Still Friends?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by ShastaGFC

We all know those fabulous women we have loved over the years, the ones where our shared history with them puts them in that special category of proven friends. When we talk to them, we  pick up right where we … Continue reading →

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The Mistake That Cost Me a New Friendship

Posted on April 11, 2011 by ShastaGFC

On Saturday morning, a beautiful girl stood on the Spark & Hustle stage.  She was the only speaker of the 3-day conference to wear tennis shoes and jeans.  Her stylish t-shirt proclaimed “Save the Ta-tas.” Julia Fikse’s presentation, which was … Continue reading →

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There’s a Reason They Say it’s Lonely at the Top

Posted on March 3, 2011 by ShastaGFC

We often assume that loneliness or a sense of social disconnection is for those people.  We picture some angry, hurt, unfriendly, socially awkward and un-lovable woman sitting in a dark house, with the curtains closed, alone. Maybe a dozen cats. … Continue reading →

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