In fact, most women would probably agree that having a few good girlfriends is better than having a good therapist. So, who do you need on your team? Here are the 3 friends you shouldn't be without, courtesy of I Village .com.
The Substitute Sister. The two of you may not be related by blood, but your roots are just as entwined. So maybe you're not on the phone with each other two, three or four times a day anymore - in fact, you may only talk on birthdays. But this particular pal knows your history. She can instantly reel off the name of the horrible teacher who threatened to flunk you in geometry, and she knows the identity of your first crush. But most importantly, she helps you understand how you became who and what you are.
Miss "Infomation Central." She can list all the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, all of Elizabeth Taylor's ex-husbands   in order, and she knows what length gloves you should wear to Buckingham Palace   and how to get an invitation. On a more useful level, she knows how to clean copper pots and she can steer you to the best pediatrician in town.
Okay, so sometimes you feel a little dull by comparison, but it is a lot less complicated going to her than figuring out how to use an Internet search engine.
And the last type of girlfriend you should have:
Your clone. She's in the same department at work. Your kids play sports together. Whatever situation comes up, she seems to be going through exactly the same thing   and can relate. It's possible that you two won't have much to chat about once Little League season is over or you've jumped to another company   but you'll promise to stay in touch.
But if you do drift apart - don't feel guilt-stricken. Not every friendship has to last a lifetime to have value.