5 Green Flags In Friendships [Video]

There is much conversation around romantic relationships, but only a little about friendships. We develop most of our understanding of navigating romantic relationships within our friendships. After years of hosting several community-based events in NYC for women, I realized that many women crave community but don’t know how to find it or nurture it. Through several poor and toxic friendships, I am excited to share with you what green flags to look for in friendships. These are things I’ve learned along the way.

1. True Support

As someone who has often been the supportive friend in friendships and acquaintances, I recognize how important having genuine support is as an indication of a healthy friendship. Friendships may start with both parties on the same level emotionally, physically, or financially, but as some journeys shift, true friends reveal themselves. I believe in reciprocity; it is not that we set an expectation that a friend is supposed to give when they don’t …