As a young girl I always wanted a group of girlfriends, you know the caliber of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Four friends who are perfectly paired. Each with their own solidified unmatched beauty and character. The allure of that dynamic was loyalty. But more so to be  truly known and seen,and to reciprocate those same things. In my youth, friendships for me were always really difficult. Girls and women can be really nasty towards one another. Perhaps it is because society places these impossible standards upon us. Which in turn encourages this competitive spirit within us. In my opinion, the strongest women I know are those who stand with…