Friends and Peers

What is love, and can love be selfish?  One way that love can be defined is as a feeling of emotional connection to another person; a person towards whom one is empathetic, truthful, willing to compromise, and loyal.  One way…
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Do you have a a neighbor next door who smiles at you and greets you all the time , but you have never been able to develop a conversation? Is it language that shuts you down?  Well.. here are some…
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I’m sure I’m not the first to say “quality, not quantity” is the route to the best friends. However, like the word love, people misconstrue the word friend way too much. I can say I have many acquaintances that I…
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There are many different ways that you can try to get better acquainted with someone who lives in your neighborhood but doesn’t share your mother tongue.  While it is true that in many locales abroad getting to know your neighbor…
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Jealously at the workplace can be an insidious thing, regardless of whether it’s you that is jealous of others, or others that are jealous of you. The difference though is if you are the one that is jealous, you can…
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Friends can be the glue that holds people together in the worst of times. Friends are often the ones called upon to celebrate achievements and life events. In many ways, good friends might be considered family. Friends can also be…
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It’s so easy to do, such a stereotype that it has become a staple of comedy sitcoms; that moment when the character suddenly realises they are doing something foolish, or talking unkindly, about the person who is standing right behind…
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If your friendships been broken what are you going to do? Give up or cry yourself to death? Your reaction may vary, depending on the seriousness and the depth of the offense or the seriousness of the mistake committed to…
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There is nothing better than having good friends to share all of life’s ups and downs with. People can have many friends, but true friends are a real blessing and those blessings should never be taken for granted. As with…
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 A toxic friend may act as a good friend. Yet, there are subtle differences that will let you know if this is a toxic friend masquerading as a good friend. These toxic relationships may cause undue stress, disappointments, constant arguments,…
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The truth is most friendships have a natural shelf-life. People grow and have different priorities. Circumstances change. Life changes take people in different directions. While the caring and respect is still there, the ties that made a friendship close and…
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Friendships are important aspects of everyone’s life, and your decision to end an abusive one can be an unsettling and difficult decision. Before making such a drastic move, be certain your reasons are valid and to rid yourself of the…
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The opportunity to entertain guests from different cultural backgrounds is indeed a privilege. You can make your event even more exciting and exotic by melding the different traditions of your guests with your own customs. The following are a few…
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It’s a simple fact of life. All personality types do not get along. In the work place every person is bound to find another person they view as a complete jerk. Over the course of time everyone is usually forced…
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The workday can be stressful enough without having to deal with unprofessional coworkers. These people can exhibit the most inappropriate behaviors like talking too loudly, talking on their personal cell phone while others are trying to concentrate and even bullying…
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Whenever we take those first steps to get close to someone with a view to entering into a friendship with them, we all do so with hopes and expectations. Perhaps we hope to get a confidante, someone we can tell…
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Demanding and possessive friends can be a draining issue to deal with. Have you ever had a friend that is so possessive you feel you can not breathe? Have you ever had a friend that drains you because they are…
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A domineering friend, is a friend that others would usually avoid confronting with. Like a dictator, they are bossy and like to order others around harshly. Their victims are usually the submissive ones. They are arrogant and sometimes can be…
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For some people, friendships really aren’t friendships; instead, they are toxic relationships. Sometimes these friendships start out fine and just develop into something unhealthy. Other times, the friendship was never healthy. There are a variety of reasons why friendships are…
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Thinking about hosting your next class reunion? Times are changing and new technology is providing some fun alternatives for class advisors as they get ready to set up their next class reunion. If your class doesn’t already have their own…
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Holiday gift giving can be tricky when it comes to coworkers. It can be tough trying figure what gifts are too personal or too boring. Some of your coworkers may be good friends while others may be virtual strangers. It…
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The characteristics of a good person are hard to define. There are many that think they are good, though if you delve below the surface, are they really ? The aspects that gather together to make a person a better…
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A key aspect of human relationships is the idea of friendship. The presence of close, personal connections is necessary in order for a person to develop psychologically and emotionally. A friend is someone who an individual enjoys being around and…
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All friends are not created equal. Some friends are a joy to be around; they are upbeat and fun, but they also know when to be serious and supportive. When you are in the company of this type of friend,…
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There are many signs that your on line friend is bored of you. It is very interesting when one meets an on line friend for the first time. People can become captivated for a short time after meeting a stranger…
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It is fulfilling to have a life filled with friends. Some could be work buddies, others might be relatives who have common interests and thus extend to the category of friend. Some friends are elevated to the level of soul…
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Everyone has had the experience of a freeloading friend. This friend could be someone who constantly takes advantage of your kindness and hospitality; but contributes nothing to the friendship. This person could be a close friend who is a part…
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Have you ever gotten out of bed one morning and realized that twenty years had flown by without you noticing? You have…um gotten better with time of course, except for those few gray hairs…hmm. Well never mind all of that,…
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If you have ever had friends that don’t give anything back, then you will probably know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of nothing. You may have given to a friendship on the assumption that whatever…
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Friendships are an important aspect of everyone’s life. These are the relationships which enrich and fill people’s lives with meaning, worth and a sense of wellbeing. They are the liaison between you and the world you live in and help…
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