Womance is unnecessary. Where did that phrase come from? Is it supposed to be a response to bromance? Which would be interesting because bromance was coined to name the closeness between men that’s similar to female best friends.
I like gal pals but probably use bestie more irl. Sisterhood always paints a positive picture in my mind. I love the image of women supporting and building each other up.
@gadis I like sisterhood! But you’re right, it does lack some of the catchiness of bromance.
@dramalava Yeah, it’s an unfortunate attempt to find a female equivalent to bromance. It’s interesting to think of that origin for bromance when now it’s by far a more popular (and buzzy) dynamic in dramas than great female friendships. You’re right, bestie is more practical, but it’s also not gender-specific, so it doesn’t have the special status that bromance has somehow gained.
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Anisa
May 2, 2017 at 5:46 PM
Can we collectively agree to finally retire the term “womance”? How do you all feel about “girlship” instead? (Any other suggestions?)
gadis
May 2, 2017 at 9:36 PM
Womance does sound weird.
Girlship is cute. Or maybe sisterhood (or is it too long? Less catchy?)
dramalava
May 3, 2017 at 3:21 AM
Womance is unnecessary. Where did that phrase come from? Is it supposed to be a response to bromance? Which would be interesting because bromance was coined to name the closeness between men that’s similar to female best friends.
I like gal pals but probably use bestie more irl. Sisterhood always paints a positive picture in my mind. I love the image of women supporting and building each other up.
Anisa
May 3, 2017 at 9:54 AM
@gadis I like sisterhood! But you’re right, it does lack some of the catchiness of bromance.
@dramalava Yeah, it’s an unfortunate attempt to find a female equivalent to bromance. It’s interesting to think of that origin for bromance when now it’s by far a more popular (and buzzy) dynamic in dramas than great female friendships. You’re right, bestie is more practical, but it’s also not gender-specific, so it doesn’t have the special status that bromance has somehow gained.