Tag Archives: How to Make Friends

Making New Friends in a New City, by Christie Mims

Posted on February 20, 2013 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: I’ve been writing so many guest blogs to celebrate my new book “Friendships Don’t Just Happen!” that I decided I may need to have a few women guest blog for me until I have more words to … Continue reading →

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“Friendships Don’t Just Happen!” is Available for Purchase!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by ShastaGFC

Happy February 5! Book Tour: Hey GirlFriends! I decided on my way to LA to record a short video for you, my community. If you can’t join me for one of my book readings in LA, NYC, or CHI this … Continue reading →

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New Friendship Making in NYC: Two Real Stories

Posted on February 21, 2012 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: This week’s blog highlights two short pieces from actual members of GirlFriendCircles.com in New York City.  They have hosted events on our calendar and started many new friendships, including with each other. I asked them both if … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Friendship Articles of 2011

Posted on December 13, 2011 by ShastaGFC

In the spirit of celebrating another year lived and shared, I’m doing my first-ever Top Ten list. Here are the most read, popular blog posts from the last year: 1.   The Mistake that Cost me a New Friendship This post … Continue reading →

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New to the Area: No Friends Yet, by Katrina Emery

Posted on November 2, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta:  This is a guest blog from… (drum roll please)…. my little sister, Katrina Emery! She’s a fabulously talented writer (see her blog link in the bio at the end) and her experiences going from having tons of … Continue reading →

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Last Week to Sign Up for the August “Assess & Attract Friendship” Journey!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by ShastaGFC

This has been an eye-opening experience for most participants since so few of us ever actually have been taught much about friendship! Whatever was modeled to us or was part of our own experience tends to be all we know. … Continue reading →

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How Annoying People Can Grow Me

Posted on July 20, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Call the Holy Spirit your still small voice, your intuition, your wisdom, your highest self, your conscience, your place of peace, or whatever it is that guides you, but don’t miss the profundity of this upcoming statement.  Marianne Williamson, in … Continue reading →

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Is Showing Up the Hardest Part?

Posted on April 29, 2011 by ShastaGFC

One of the hardest parts about friendship seems to be simply showing up for it. That sounds silly, but I’ve been engaged in this subject long enough to know that showing up truly seems to be the defining issue between … Continue reading →

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The Flywheel of Friendship

Posted on March 18, 2011 by ShastaGFC

A Few Years Ago… During my first year in San Francisco I felt exhausted by the lack of comfortable and meaningful friendships.  Moving away from phenomenal friends in Southern California left me knowing what I was missing in my new … Continue reading →

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