"Why does everyone on the internet seem to have such close female friendships?"
On being close when everyone seems to also be lonely 𓆩♡𓆪
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It sucks at the moment, Bel, because I feel like I’m lacking in female friendships.
They’re either far away, so we talk less, or I’m going through a weird thing with them, so the vibes are off. I want a girlie group to lean on, but it also seems like everyone’s lonely, and no one is able to make friends at the same time?"
Dear one of the girlies,
Ugh, you’re totally right. Obviously, the internet is mostly a lie, but yes, we’re all a bit lonely and weird, and if you’re looking online at how much fun everyone is having with their ride-or-dies ‘this one’s, you’re always going to wonder why you’re not jumping off a bridge into a river holding hands with other chic women in swimsuits that perfectly match their body type.
However.
You’re also right about Girlhood being one of the most sacred, life-giving experiences in the world and one of the few rewards for pressing up against the glass ceiling. We simply must get this back in your life!
So, how the hell do you get these lock screen/emergency contact/help me become who I am/save my life/make everything funny and worth it friendships? Incredible Q, I’m gonna do my goddamn best.