Oprah tells us a lot of things. She tells us what books to read, how to lose weight, and what items we “need” for summer. Don’t lie, you all watch Oprah every once in awhile. My roommates and I would schedule our afternoons so that we could make it home from classes or work to all sit around the television at 4pm for an hour of O-goodness.

Well now, she is telling us the five types of friends that every woman should have.

An article on Oprah.com, also posted on CNN.com, describes each kind. I have to say that I actually agree with most of the categories in the article. See what you think. Are there people in your life that would fall under each of these?

The Uplifter: “This woman’s favorite word: yes. You could tell her you’re trading your six-figure income for a career in offtrack betting, and she’d barely pause before yelping ‘Go for it!’ Don’t you need someone who looks past the love handles to notice the extraordinarily gorgeous you?”

Agreed. Every college age girl needs someone who is upbeat and positive in her life to help get through the less thrilling times like break ups, bad grades, and job decisions. Read More »