Tag Archives: Making Friends

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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Three Friendship Inspirations from a 7-Year Old

Posted on May 14, 2012 by ShastaGFC

It has been a record 22 days since I’ve blogged!  I guess you can’t complain you’re ever getting too many e-mails from me!    My excuse for my negligence is two-fold: First, I sent off the complete draft of my book … 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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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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What We Need Are More Women, Fewer Girls.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by ShastaGFC

I begrudgingly watched The Bachelor last night and shuddered at how quickly girls sized each other up and put each other down. Hoping they’d feel more cool, more amazing, and more chosen in the process.  Ignorant still to the truth … Continue reading →

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Nothing Kills a Potential Relationship Faster

Posted on August 1, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Momentum.  The lack of it can kill a relationship quickly. A romantic relationship would never get off the ground if the two of you went out for a date, then ended the evening saying “That was fun… we should do … Continue reading →

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Yin Yoga Inspired Wisdom for the Friend-Making Process

Posted on April 4, 2011 by ShastaGFC

A girlfriend invited a few of us to a yoga class last Thursday. Intrigued and moved by that practice of yin yoga, I signed my husband and myself up for a 3-hour workshop yesterday (ah, he’s such a good sport!)  … Continue reading →

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Friendship Challenges that Come With Age

Posted on March 30, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Someday when I’m ninety I look forward to making a comparison of what it was like making new friends in each decade, in different life stages. Until I have personal experience that only comes with more birthdays, I can only … Continue reading →

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Our Greatest Fear: Rejection

Posted on October 27, 2009 by ShastaGFC

A few nights ago I attended a lecture by Rabbi Harold Kushner, who’s probably most well known for his best-seller “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” but whose subject this evening was his most recent book release: “Conquering Fear: … Continue reading →

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