The friends every woman needs…
✓ THE CONFIDANTE
No secret escapes from her lips – not even after several wines. She knows who has a crush on someone else’s husband and who bust a zip in the department store changing room. She is a firmly locked filing cabinet of intrigue – and you love her for it. Any secret is safe with her.
✓ THE ORGANISER
Like a Scout leader for grown-ups, she takes on the entire planning and booking of any group event. As it grows closer, she adjusts the itinerary 96 times as participants change their minds. Feeling guilty, you might offer to “help” but bear in mind that she loves organising everyone and the occasional moan is part of the pleasure. Just remember to thank her now and again.
✓ THE INSPIRATION
She achieves so much in her life, you could be left feeling hopeless in comparison. But she’s so gracious about her successes that she inspires you to push yourself too. So she’s just done a triathlon? It doesn’t mean you feel obliged to follow suit. But she’s sown the seed and a jog around the park now feels distinctly doable…
“Each friend is different and offers something unique to your inner circle”
✓ THE PARTY GIRL
When you’ve spotted the fridge shelves have collapsed under the weight of Prosecco – and everyone else appears to have ignored it, she’s the one who’ll blast away the sad face. Next thing you know, you’re drinking and dancing, all woes forgotten – and crying with laughter that you left the fridge shambles for someone else to clear up.
✓ THE FIXER
Whatever you need, she can sort it. Hosting a dinner party and realise you have a vegan coming? Panic not. She’ll talk you through an emergency recipe which you can knock up in 10 minutes flat. She has been known to source emergency plumbers, petsitters – even potential boyfriends, at a push. Basically, she’s like your cool-headed flight attendant throughout the journey of life.
✓ THE THRILL-SEEKER
She’s your “let’s do it” friend – the one who says, “Fancy a hot air balloon trip?” or, “Why don’t we try surfing?” She pushes you to experience things you’d never even thought of. In photos with this friend, you’re likely to be clad in a wetsuit with an expression somewhere between terror and joy. >>
✓ THE FOREVER FRIEND
If only all marriages were as fulfilling as this. Your soulmate and sister, she has been at your side through your best and worst times; she has celebrated your successes and mopped up your tears. You might have had the odd hiccup along the way, but who cares when you love each other this deeply? This beloved buddy knows you as well as you know yourself.