Best of friends

Strong friendships give women an outlet to share their problems, thoughts, feelings and triumphs, and help when setbacks arrive. By CAMILLA FOSTER

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STRONG BONDS: Female friends support each other through major milestones

FEMALE friendships often involve a deep and meaningful connection, with women frequently coming together to support one another through major life milestones and challenging moments.

Here Dr Vanessa Pilkington, a Doctify-rated psychologist, explores what brings women together and the many physical and mental benefits strong female friendships offer.

"I think women tend to have deeper conversations about the way they feel and what's going on in their lives," says Dr Pilkington.