One of the things that a lot of people find as they get older is they regret allowing some of their friendships from bygone days to dissipate and eventually disappear. Or maybe there was a friendship that ended due to…
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It was the Twilight Zone to be quite honest with you. My 10 year reunion in 2000 was gearing up to be this huge event, and everyone from my class all of a sudden was chattering up a storm about…
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A day looms over us all. A particular day that is inevitable, and awaits our awakening to ourselves. This day varies from person to person, but, at some point in every human being’s life, we must face the sad truth…
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Over the years we humans collect a lot of things. Furniture, photographs, funny papers. And old friends. Sadly, it is not always so easy to hang on to those old friends, unless we are prepared to make a deliberate effort….
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This summer many people will be attending their high school reunions, some are dreading it, but I am all for it. I am excited to be attending my 25th high school reunion from Athens High class of 1984. Here are…
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At different points in life, it may seem that friends have drifted away. Maybe the person who was always “on call” about every new detail of life is no longer a person who seems to care. Perhaps the old gang…
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I fell that friendship is for a lifetime! Sure, we all went to high school. the 400-something classmates I had, most of them did not matter to me that much. I had Angie and Amanda, the only tow that really…
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Do you feel fearful at the simple thought of meeting new people?  Does the idea of giving a speech give you such a worry that it causes an actual physical reaction?  Do you just “know” that people will reject you…
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Most people in their life will move home at least once, if not more, and generally this means relocating to a new neighborhood. This can make your life a little difficult for a while as you go through the stresses…
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When we are kids, we form relationships based on very superficial things. When we are young and dumb we choose our friends based on what they wear, where they live, or what clique they belong to. This is fine when…
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Personally, the solution to the mystery of Facebook friendship is very simple being someone’s “friend” on Facebook has absolutely no significance, and does not reflect in any way on one’s actual relationship with the said “friend.” By all means proceed…
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The usual hanging out at the mall or going to the movies has become so boring that you don’t even look forward to seeing your friends anymore. One of them are always suggesting the same old thing to do for…
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“Class Reunions: Torture or Punishment” A class reunion can be a refined form of torture, so I only attended one for my age group before I wised up. The most distinctive thing I remember about it was that everyone had…
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Colleges provide an ideal environment within which to meet people simply because of the multitude of activities, from class study to serious and light entertainment group, that form an integral part of these educational establishments. Furthermore, it is a place…
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There was a time when I had several friends I hung out with. Shortly after my first son was born my friends began to disappear. People my age did not have children at the time and saw them as a…
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It is a harsh reality of life that some friendships are like flowers. They grow into something beautiful that bring us pleasure, they then begin to wilt through time and eventually die. While some friendships last a lifetime, some do…
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Friendship can be regarded as one of life priceless gifts, people who love you, not just in words, but in deeds as well. People who are willing to make personal sacrifice to ensure that you’re ok, to be with you;…
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Everyone needs friends – after all, no man (or woman) is an island. On the journey through life, people make new friendships and – hopefully – retain old friends. So what can you do when a long standing friend is…
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PIOUS FRAUDS OF FRIENDSHIP I’ve been thinking about friendships lately. People from my past, who have come in and out of my life; friendships I’ve gained and lost, people I’ve met, acquaintances I’ve made, and most importantly, friends I’ve kept….
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Keep In Touch With Old Friends Who Move Away When a friend moves away, it can be difficult to say goodbye.  Over time, however, we find that even though we promised to keep in touch, life distracts us and makes…
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In today’s world of ever-increasing technology, there are all sorts of relationships that begin online. Sometimes, the two people will meet in person at some point, but other times, they will never actually see one another face to face. There…
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Certain friendships are meant to last a lifetime. It depends on the purpose and time of that individual. The reason this is the case is because certain people come into our lives for specific reasons and seasons. They come to…
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Many people spend years of their lives with people with whom they consider friends.  Memories are shared that last a lifetime, and then, without warning in many cases, those friends disappear.  This is often tragic and communication is lost forever. …
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Friends, friendship, friendly relationship- meaning itself changes after achieving motherhood status in life. Your world changes like something when you are having your baby as now your life priority revolves around that little creature. Your baby is always centre of…
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To have a friend, you must be one. Truer words have never been spoken! If only it were as simple as it sounds, then all of your friendships would be long lasting ones. However, a friendship, like any relationship, requires…
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Some people make meeting new people look easy, they walk right up to other person and just start talking. You stand in awe of them and wish that you could do the same thing.  So just how are they able…
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Keeping in touch with old friends is easier than ever. We are living in the age of social networking sites. This is the time to use them to your advantage. Everything you need to stay connected to someone is at…
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Friendship supposed to be for a lifetime as a real friend never do any harm to our lives.Through this life we met many persons and acquaintances but not much real friend.To those real friends we built the friendship that would…
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Relationships go through cycles just like small groups. The common wisdom says there are predictable stages for groups: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing.  One can see similar parterns in friendships. As in marriages there is a honeymoon of sorts. A sort…
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“Sticks and stones may break my bones” – and words DO hurt! Proverbs 26:17-22 says “He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. As a mad…
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