Why is it so hard for women to form relationships with other women?

Question

Is it because we are so hateful towards one another? Is it our insecurities? What? Help!!

Answer 1

I think it's all about insecurities. I used to think I was different in feeling like the odd one out in everyone's clique, but apparently, others also feel that way. They just keep the appearance of being happy with a current group of friends. Not to say that there aren't women in good friendships where the friends can be trusted, just that good friends are really hard to find.

I am not very open with others about how I feel or if something is bothering me. I feel I will be criticized for worrying about something "stupid". Also, I still feel like everyone is better looking, more sophisticated and more successful than I am, which really makes me unhappy. so, yes, I think women are very competitive. We all want to be little martha's and supermoms and yet still as beautiful as the desperate housewives (on tv) and the other celebrities.

There have been plenty of times where I thought people who were my friends have turned out to be anything but! It must happen to all women, because as a group, we do not appear to really trust one another. The tendency to gossip, not keep a secret can really undermine a person and destroy a friendship. And i'm not innocent in all this either! Some women are so desperate to get others to like them, they will contribute to any conversation, even if it means they must gossip about others or put other people down. This just leads to all kinds of problems!

Answer 2

In my life time I have had girl and guy friends, I find that the guys are alot more easy going. In some cases, most women have such busy lives that friends- male or female are a luxury. Most women (where I live anyway) are mean, gossipy, catty and only care about domestic issues like what is the best laundry soap, or why you do or don't breastfeed. If your not a stay at home mom (I'm not) they are distrustful and don't include you in anything.... its easier to just mind my own business.

Answer 3

I thought it was easy! Of course not being a woman, I may not know. I would say it is also hard for guys to make friendship with guys. If a woman is involved two best friends (Men) falter and are out of control. So it seems to be a general characteristics for both Men and women. One of the yahoo users answered that it is only seen in Women. But I believe it is also a problem of Men.

Thanks for the nice question which provoked a thought and will slowly drive us towards solution to this. nice meeting you!

Regards,

Answer 4

Most of you are apparently very young.As you get older and wiser,you will find that a good friend(female) is the worth the price of diamonds.Completely indispensable.
When we are young,we may look at other women as threats,not so when you are more mature.

Answer 5

Because we are taught from a young age that other girls are our competition....which is so ridiculous! Guys don't act as bad as we do! I don't think we want to be catty (not caddy) and it sure doesn't feel good. But when you read magazines like Cosmo it always makes you paranoid that some woman is after your man. I have boycotted that magazine because of all of it's negative advice.

Answer 6

i`m actually not like that at all. but ii will admit that ii get along better with guys. hahahha. ii think one possible answer could be jealousy. if someone`s better looking than you and things like that. with guys it doesn`t matter they`re guys you`re a girl so you`re different to begin with. [:

Answer 7

who said it's hard - i don't think it is - many women have lifelong relationships with other women - alot of men sometimes cannot understand the bond that exists between girlfriends.

Answer 8

Cause women are caddy. I wish it wasn't this way, but it is:(

Answer 9

i am very loving...not hateful at all

Answer 10

I don't think that it is.