Lately it seems that instead of supporting each other, we women are becoming more destructive to one another – and it’s something that needs to stop. We are living in a time when women are able to do wonderful, important, life-changing things; things to make the world a better place. But the only way we can accomplish that is if we stop setting out to hurt each other and instead start being on each other’s side. Here’s a list of things we may not realize we’re doing. Let’s really take a look at ourselves and make the choice to be better than this. Imagine how far we could go if we would just choose to team up with each other instead of against.
Awful Things Women Do to Each Other (and How We Can Stop!)
Gossip – Rather than being up front with each other, we often choose to talk about each other in destructive ways. Let’s choose to talk to each other when we really have something to say – even if it’s unpleasant. The truth may hurt but honesty and trust is the only way to grow a meaningful friendship.
Compete – For whatever reason, we are under the impression that if one of us succeeds, the other cannot. So we compete in unhealthy ways instead of motivating each other. Nothing could be further from the truth. Not only is there enough joy and success to go around for everyone, but we can all get there a lot faster if we support each other along the way.
Mock – Rather than picking each other up when we take risks and fail, we mock each other and tell anyone who will listen. Instead, let’s talk each other through it and help each other figure out where we went wrong and what lesson we can learn from it before moving on to better things.
Betray Trust – This is a big one. If we can’t talk openly and honestly with other women and trust that they’ll have our back, then we are failing at creating a community where we can safely explore and discuss bigger and better ideas that will help us all move ahead. Once you’ve lost trust in any relationship, it’s doomed to be over. Let’s think before we speak and betray each other’s secrets.
Do you agree with this list? What are some things you wish women wouldn’t do against each other?
