Friendship development seems to be a lost art these days. That's why we’re taking several blogs to cover this topic.... If we want to have friends we have to "get over ourselves"! So, how can we improve our focus on..."the interests of others"?




Most women I know long for good friends. For many, they’ve been busy taking care of their families and raising kids – a good and noble pursuit – but they’ve neglected their friends. The result? They are lonely as all get out and their “friendship tank” is on empty.




Some of the loneliest people I know are married women. In high school and college most girls have their “group” of friends – maybe a best friend or two; but after they marry and start having kids, they forget how to cultivate friendships.




As parents, we hope we do a good job. Sometimes, we long for the seven habits to the three keys that unlock the four steps for effective parenting. I can’t give you that, but I can recommend one foundational parenting secret...