Friends and Peers

Life moves on at such a pace that sometimes people don’t find it easy to make time for old friends, but they should. These are important people, and often the roots of your life are formed by the relationships which…
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Psychologist and motivational speaker Brain Tracy studied success for 20 years. According to his findings, Success is attributed to six factors which are as follows: 1) inner peace 2) high energy 3) relationships 4) financial freedom 5) worthy goals and…
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Importance of fitting in… *Being Left Out of the Click: I believe all human beings want to fit into neighborhoods, social groups, workforces, societies, schools, meetings, etc., and it is important to our inner-most feelings to feel we are a…
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Don’t Allow A Peer To Con You The morning dew hangs to my toes like glue seals an envelope. I’ve waited days for this enormous event. We’re having our yearly get together at the County Fair which is held over…
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How to integrate new friends with old friends Integrating new friends with your old friends can be done if you do it in a way that can benefit everyone involved. However, compatibility is important when you’re integrating your dear friends…
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Friends are one of life’s greatest possessions.  Be they old or new, they can significantly contribute to your happiness. They can yield a powerful influence on your life and enrich it with all things bright, beautiful and wonderful. But, can…
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Relationships are a part of what helps us survive. It is almost as important as other basic survival skills such as eating and drinking. A person with no friends, family with very little or no human interaction whatsoever is considered…
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Relationships keep people alive. That is why you need friends, family and various other companions in your life. Without people around you, life’s just plain and boring. If you are wondering how to juggle old and new friends as many…
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It is not easy to deal with people who are annoying in any way. Whether they curse too much or slurp their coffee so loudly that people across town can hear them, annoying people can really get under your skin….
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Throughout your lives you will have friends that come and go as your situations change and this is very normal; you can’t expect to be friends with everyone forever but there are often friendships which outlast others, which are cherished and special….
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To have the title of “Best Friend” is a huge honor. It is not something that should be taken lightly or for granted. There are some things you can do to ensure you are being a good best friend: *Trust….
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The Internet is growing and so are many social networking sites such as Facebook and other sites like Okcupid, and MeetMe. These sites are geared towards helping people meet new people, and stay in touch with old friends, as well…
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Friends come and go throughout your life as your circumstances change and your life moves in different directions. Quite often though a best friend will stay in your life for longer than others and there is a special chemistry between…
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This all depends on the type of friends you have. If you have irresponsible friends that you can’t trust to be somewhere on time to help you or they are known thieves, perhaps it’s best to pay a professional, licenced…
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Every individual will be faced with trying moments in their lifetime and in most cases, they will either walk through the challenges or get wounded by the challenges that mankind faces on this earth.  It is not easy for most…
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It would be much easier if your ‘frenemy’ displayed a bright neon light when they decamped from bosom buddy to deadly nightshade. Unfortunately, it’s rarely clear how, why or precisely when this happened and you can find yourself searching for…
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If you think about it very carefully, making friends when you are depressed means that the people you get to know see you at your worst. As a relationship develops, they get to see the other side of you, but…
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Have you often found yourself stuck with a gloomy, uneasy feeling around a friend when what you were really looking for was some feel good? What’s worse is this is a recurring sentiment and not just a one off experience….
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Friendships are difficult to form, maintain and rely on no matter what the age group is. Different factors that can affect what makes a friendship have a quality relationship varies because of differing personalities, busy schedules and character traits. While…
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It seems this day and age it’s getting harder to meet people. Maybe it’s because of our technology that we have distanced ourselves from each other. Whatever the reason don’t expect your neighbors to come over and introduce themselves. You…
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There is no worse feeling than that of betrayal in a friendship. Unlike in relationships where one party cheats on the other, when we have been wronged by someone we considered a friend, best friend or close confidant, it can…
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You can regard anyone that pops into your life as friends. They come, and go before you can build a stronger relationship with them. Like all other relationships, you must grab the friends you want to keep, and make sure…
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Have you ever taken stock of your life and realized you do not have enough friends? The prospect of having to make new friends may seem daunting. If you are experiencing depression, making friends may seem like an even tougher…
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No matter how loyal you are, no matter how deep your moral river flows, there is always the chance that you will be betrayed by someone who you consider a friend. This is one of the most hurtful of all…
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Who are the best people to turn to for advice The best people to turn to for advice are those people you know are experienced with life and has been through similar. Perhaps, you just found out that your girlfriend…
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We all sometimes have a problem with nosy people.  It may be a neighbor.  It may be a friend.  It may be a relative.  It may be an ex husband or wife.  It may even be your own children.  These…
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This is an interesting question and one that is difficult to give a definitive answer because it is dependant upon circumstance and perception of what friendship really is. To explain, if our friendship is based upon nothing more than a…
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In a world where fantasy and reality sometime collide, it is often hard to establish real from fake, especially when it comes to people. For some people, the more they trust, the more they get hurt. Friends aren’t supposed to…
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The front door burst open, “Will you marry me?” Julie stood in the entryway with tears streaming down her face. I didn’t flinch, “Yes, of course I will.” In reality, I would never marry Julie. Gender wise she’s not my…
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Maintaining a social life when you work from home can be difficult but, for a healthy mental state, you must try.  Humans thrive with personal relationships; so, these relationships need to be active and productive. Whether you are 20 or…
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