Being made redundant is no laughing matter, and those who find themselves in this position deserve our sympathy, patience, our help and our understanding. However this does not mean that we should treat someone made redundant as if they are…
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You are only cool and part of the gang if you are wearing the latest sports shirt or designer trainers. How many times have we heard these reasons being used when the teenager wants the most expensive item of clothing…
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Everyone has friends with self-confidence issues. Most things are out of their comfort zone.  Some of the easiest tasks are beyond them, simply because they have absolutely no belief in their own abilities.  Their negativity can be draining but, more than…
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When I was growing up I didn’t have too much of a problem with peer pressure, but there is a good reason for that. I felt I didn’t have to compete with anyone for anything, I was shy, yet I…
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There are essentials that every relationship needs in order to survive, but do you really want your relationship to JUST survive? Being happy and fulfilled most of the time in a relationship is what’s really important. There is a vital…
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You have to feel pretty comfortable in your own skin to want to talk to someone of the opposite sex. Especially if their “skin” is dark, flawless, and glowing! So where do you start? As corny as it sounds, start…
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People would think that someone who is being controlled by peer pressure could recognize it and just stop, but life is never that simple. As someone who suffered from peer pressure control, I can tell you that it sneaks up…
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You have to take into consideration the foundations on which the friendship lies. Is it the kind of friendship that comes about purely from mutually knowing another friend? Is it based on Trust? Trust is a very important factor in…
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Moving to a new city can be one of the most difficult things you can do in your life. You could be moving to a different city for many reasons such as a taking a new job, being transferred, going…
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To my way of thinking, any friendship that has to be “dealt with” may be a friendship that’s already in trouble. What exactly is a platonic relationship? And, why does this question fall under the sub-heading, “Friendship Drama and Issues?”…
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Unwanted advances are to deal with sometimes. It may be easy to turn down an obnoxious person, however, it is more difficult to turn down a nice person. There is always the fear of hurting a nice person’s feelings. This…
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Having friends around all the time is great and sometimes even their love interests are funny and great to be around. Sometimes, it can be very difficult to imagine what it would be like if things were to change. However,…
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Personally, I have always preferred to have a small group of friends rather than a larger group. People who have a small group of friends know each other very well. A small, but select group, of true friends is much…
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Should you run and hide or face problems with friendships…running and hiding is the coward’s way out of facing any problem in a friendship. A friend should be a person who can easily be talked to with understandings and encouragements….
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Friends come in all shapes and sizes. They also come with a host of personalities which all blend into making them who they are. Friendship is a valuable thing, and no two friendships offer the same dynamics. Impatient friends are…
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