I’m sure this got her a step closer to happy friendships and a happy marriage.
i hear what she's saying, but don't women usually enjoy doing this kinda shyt? or at least don't find it to be some massive choreWhile unmarried women are expected to attend bachelorette and engagement parties, baby showers, and celebrate every milestone, Ashanti doesn’t believe that married friends give the same energy in return.
people like "doing things" for people with kids, because kids are a huge burden, and a 24/7 job
Let's keep it real, Aside from Birthdays, all the shyt women deem important enough to celebrate involve a man.yall really love missing the point. it's not about prioritizing your family, it's that some of those women only foster friendships when it involves showing up for them (wedding, baby shower, kids birthday) but then don't reciprocate or show up for their girls (can be single, or partnered) - they don't go to their birthday, can't pick up the phone to congratulate them on a promotion, etc. again, this is very real and common. i see perpetrators of this in my mom group admit they've let friendships fall off and feel bad about not knowing how to fix it.
edit: that's not to say there isn't some resentment coming from the chick who made the TT
work accomplishments, academic/school accomplishments, new house/apartment, weight loss, hobbies with some form of public showcase, etc and it's about showing up, not necessarily celebrating milestones. some of these women get married and don't show up for friends while only connecting with them when it's time to celebrate something about them/their family. i don't expect you to understand as it's well document how different friendships are between women vs those between men, but a friendship should be two way, you can't continuously ask of others and never giveLet's keep it real, Aside from Birthdays, all the shyt women deem important enough to celebrate involve a man.
Anniversary, Proposal/Engagement, Wedding, Pregnancy/Baby Shower
What does the average single/childless woman have worth celebrating publicly with her homegirls other than a birthday
work accomplishments, academic/school accomplishments, new house/apartment, weight loss, hobbies with some form of public showcase, etc and it's about showing up, not necessarily celebrating milestones. some of these women get married and don't show up for friends while only connecting with them when it's time to celebrate something about them/their family. i don't expect you to understand as it's well document how different friendships are between women vs those between men, but a friendship should be two way, you can't continuously ask of others and never give