Dee Brestin knows women of every age care deeply about their friendships. If a woman's friendships are healthy, they contribute enormously to her emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. If her friendships are filled with pains, she will be drained, and will miss the joyful, fruitful life God longs for her to have. This guide explores early relationships, such as relationships with mothers, siblings, and childhood friends. Models like Miriam and Jochebed, Rachel and Leah, and the young women friends in the Song of Songs provide fascinating insights. As friendship matures, many women experience the joy of ministry partners, mentors, and soulmates. This guide will help you to make these friendships the best they can be. This guide is one of a series by Dee especially for women. Dee Brestin ministers to the hearts of women with her speaking and writing. She is the author of The Friendships of Women, The Lifestyles of Christian Women (Victor), and eight Fisherman Bible studyguides (Shaw). She and her husband, Steve, are the parents of five children and live in Nebraska. and