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friendship fwords to live by joy summer Jul 15, 2026

When most people think of summer, they picture sunshine, vacations, cookouts, lake days, fresh fruit, flip-flops, and longer evenings. Summer has a way of making us feel lighter, freer, and more alive.

But what if that feeling didn't have to end when the calendar changed?

What if summer wasn't jus...

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female friendships friendship fwords to live by fwordstoliveby Jul 08, 2026

Have you ever noticed that after spending time with certain people, you feel energized, encouraged, and ready to take on the world? Then there are other relationships that leave you feeling drained, doubtful, or exhausted.

That's not your imagination. It's influence.

One of the greatest lessons I'...

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Why Older Sisters are Often like Mothers female friendships friendship fwords to live by fwordstoliveby sisters May 08, 2024

While siblings share several roles and connections, there's a unique phenomenon where older sisters naturally adopt maternal traits, embodying the nurturing essence typically associated with motherhood. This unspoken role shapes the lives of both the older sister and her younger siblings.

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6 Top Secrets to Longevity f word to live by friendship healthy lifestyle longevity Oct 11, 2023

Life spans are growing longer and if you are like me, you are in your “third act” of life. I have never been more excited and hope what I share with you will get you excited as well.

Laura Carstensen, PhD is the professor of psychology and public policy at Stanford University. She is the founding d...

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Relationships = What % of Happiness? f word to live by female friendships friendship fwordstoliveby Jul 27, 2022
“The greatest gift you can give someone is your own happiness”. Abraham Hicks

AND…Quality relationships attribute to 70% of that happiness.

Statistics show that we replace half of our friends every seven years. Additionally, research shows 61% of women experience loneliness on a regular basis.

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