Girlfriends are the Best Therapists.....

Yes, they really are! I once read that women NEED interaction with other women and back in the day, there was an easy comradeship to small villages. Families lived within walking distance and work-bees were what got the big canning, cooking, chicken-plucking, quilting, etc. jobs accomplished. It's wonderful to have all these modern appliances, cars, etc. but that means there are greater distances and we suffer the emotional deprivation of close family and friends. That's why I treasure each get together with the girls. It really does turn out to be cheaper than going to a therapist :)