Celeb BFFs Like IU & Yoo In-Na Who Show Why Female Friends Are Important
Female friendships can often be more powerful than romance and these dynamic celebrity duos have proven to be the ultimate in friendship goals.
By Natalya Molok -
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Up to 75 percent of all women have a best friend - a role that inspires the highest level of acceptance, loyalty, commitment and advocacy. Research has proven that the ties that bind close female friends can often be stronger that those that women have lovers, husbands and even blood relations.
Jan Yager, a US author of several books on friendship, says trust, empathy, honesty, confidentiality, commonality and the ability to listen are essential to healthy friendships. She believes that to go far in life, women must have valued, caring, loyal and trustworthy friends to help them along the way and encourage them to enjoy their journey.
To celebrate International Friendship Day on July 30, here are some adorable female celebrity BFFs that are the definition of friendship goals:
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Physical age is no barrier to friendship. South Korean celebs Yoo In Na and IU were born 11 years apart, but mentally they’re on the same page. Calling IU her soulmate, 37-year-old In Na says, “A lot of people are curious as to how we can be so close despite our age gap, but we believe that age doesn’t really matter as long as we can relate to each other and we both feel at ease around each other.”
Work brought the BFFs together. In 2010, they made a connection while guesting on variety show Heroes in 2010. They can chat for hours on end. But they respected each other’s need for privacy. That explains their living arrangements within the same apartment complex. Actress-singer IU, 26, explains: “We are neighbours. We both like to have alone time, so we don’t live together.”
Being BFFs has also brought in work. A Hyundai commercial gives us a glimpse into the everyday lives of the beautiful pals. Cast as themselves, they’re seen taking a drive around town, hanging out at a record shop and shopping in a quaint boutique.
