Single women with careers and families face life's most difficult challenge. Today, more than any other time in history, millions of women are faced with the dilemma of single parenthood and a demanding career. They have the arduous task of juggling the responsibilities of parenting and being the primary breadwinner. A successful working single mother makes managing a career and family seem simple, but in reality, many planning, organizing, and time management skills become the foundation that helps keep the balance together. Combining motherhood with a career is not easy, but those who are successful have similar characteristics. A successful working single mother can be defined as someone who creates a great support system, is an expert at time management and organization, and is firmly committed to both family and career. First, a working single mother needs to incorporate a good support system into her work life. to achieve coherence in daily life. Today's successful, working single mother leaves behind the image of the super mom role and builds a vital support system. She realizes that a significant part of that support system is finding the right daycare that is reliable and a good environment for her children. It also establishes a good support system, knowing that you may sometimes need to rely solely on family and friends when work deadlines loom and children get sick. Another support system for working single mothers today is having the financial ability to hire a house cleaning service or lawn care service, so that precious time off from work can be spent enjoying activities with parents. children. Most mothers have decided to relax the standards a bit when it comes to the traditional household chorus... middle of paper... with their best friend, believing that it is far better to retreat than risk losing the relationship. Unity in the relationship is maintained because each person provides unconditional respect. Even if marriages fail and families fall into conflict, it is always the best friend who remains faithful in the most difficult moments of life. In conclusion, friends play an important role in a person's life. It is friends who are called upon when life's struggles become overwhelming. Finding that special friend, who we call a best friend, can be challenging, but it's worth it. While not all friendships last forever, some will only remain brief encounters; however, each leaves an indelible mark on the minds of those they touched. Having a group of casual friends to enjoy adventures with is fun, but having a best friend is one of the greatest gifts life offers.