Actor Kathryn Hahn reveals the importance of growing old with women friends — it strikes a chord with many

Women-friends as your ride-or-die is a priceless asset. Having your girls alongside while navigating career, parenthood and relationships in adult life is a blessing in disguise. Danielle Bayard Jackson, author of "Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women’s Relationships," pointed out that women-friendships are built for support, per Psychology Today. "Women prioritize symmetry, that feeling of, 'Girl, you’re like me; you get it' support. I’m not saying that men don’t value these things, but women highly prioritize these things," she highlighted. Actor Kathryn Hahn seems to agree with this theory. She appeared on Amy Poehler’s podcast “Good Hang with Amy,” where she spoke on the importance of having women journey with you through adulthood. Her heartwarming perspective is resonating with many. 

Another study published by the National Library of Medicine noted that women-friendships contribute much to well-being. It concluded that “friendships with women were significantly correlated with social support, self-esteem and hope.” It also added that “positive friendships with women” showed “higher levels of individual resources, power and optimism." Good female friendships safely account for empowerment and it is being held on to dearly by a majority of women. Research from Connected Women showed that 81% of females prioritize their friendships with fellow women as much as romantic relationships, per The New York Post. 

Hahn brilliantly showed her girl’s girl power in the iconic movie, “How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days,” starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. Her role as her best friend through her ups and downs as Hudson navigated work, relationships and more gave a gist of what female friendships bring to the table. Recently, she appeared on Poehler’s podcast and shared how important such bonds are for her. Discussing the idea of adult friendships and circling back to Poehler as a good friend, Hahn noted, “The real female friends that I have, the deep ones, are fewer than I thought I would have. The ones that are really, you know, have your back through anything and there's a difference.”

The actor added that “it is so important to have women in your life who aren’t family to grow old with.” She mentioned that these friendships are “honest” and at the same time, don’t require us to keep any kind of a “front.” “It’s so affirming to walk into these next chapters together, it just feels like it's not as terrifying,” Hahn remarked. Poehler pitched in, “Let's be honest, our female friendships and relationships are going to, you know, with the exception of maybe our sibling relationships, last the longest.” Hahn revealed that though she has “very few” profound female friendships, “it is such a source of comfort just to be heard by another woman without judgment.”

A user, @pooky_bear5, shared a clip of the duo praising their girl bond and fellow women knew exactly what they were talking about. @sillysully82 said, “My female friendships are my chosen family and I would give them the moon.” @listentononna added, “My female friends are from 1987. I wouldn’t be who I am without them.” @416girl905too remarked, “I’m married to a man whom I love with all my heart but my ladies might just be my true soul mates.” @kh90mom wrote, “Some of my greatest accomplishments in life are my relationships with my women friends.”

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