Sharing files via Airport

Hello,
I would like to share files (those in my public folder) exclusively with my girlfriend. Each of us has a macbook and use the same Airport connection . Could someone kindly point me to the relevant page for this?
Thanks.
PS: I tried with Sys pref> Sharing file but didn't go far.

Have you marked the folder you want to share as being shared? Select a folder, press COMMAND-I to open the Get Info window then check the box labeled Shared. You can share files, folders, or disk drives on your Desktop this way. I believe that File Sharing on your computer indicates an IP address as well as a hostname. Use the IP address from the client in the form: afp://10.0.1.xxx or leave the search field blank and just click on the Browse button. A list of available servers should appear. It may take several minutes before servers appear so be patient.
Ideally both computers should be using the same version of OS X. You haven't provided any of that information.
BTW be sure you have turned on File Sharing - not Internet Sharing or Screen Sharing. These are all different.

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