Friends and Peers

Looking for a few new chums online but don’t know where to start? Relax. You’re far from alone. There are literally millions of people online who are in the same position, and they’d be all too happy to make your…
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Whenever s family moves into a new neighborhood at times when their kids are school age, there should be no problems meeting people there. The occasions for making connections and friendships are almost endless: 1. Almost immediately, the kids from…
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The fear of meeting new people is something that, if we are honest with ourselves, all of us have experienced at some time in our lives. Whether that fear has occurred when venturing into a social, work or potential dating situation, at…
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Looking for that best friend from high school that could always make you laugh? In today’s social frenzy of cell phones, I-phones, and computers all taking “staying connected” to new heights, it will be far easier to find someone than…
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Not so long ago, I would have answered, “Yes, a true friendship is for a lifetime”. I am over 40 and had a friend since the age of 15. For over 25 years, we saw one another through many of…
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The moving truck has driven off and here you are in a new city. While emptying the tons of boxes and crates you start thinking about being in the new city. Some of your thoughts will be exciting, like going…
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It can be exciting or stressful to move to a new city depending upon how you look at it.  Sometimes the hustle and bustle of a big city can be intimidating.  Maybe you’ve moved to a small town and are…
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Most families and friends are now spread out across the country. It can be intimidating when you are the only one that has moved to a new city.  When you first move to a city where everything is brand new…
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Meeting people in college can be easy if you want it to be. In college most people are over their shyness from high school but students in their first year of college all find themselves facing new faces, a new campus, and may struggle to…
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There was never a better time to be a geek than now.  A geek who knows his way around a blackberry, an iphone, a fancy laptop and can computer-speak is in high demand, not just for the knowledge he has…
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To stay with the old or to run off with the new is often a situation many people find themselves in. However, this situation isn’t necessary to become involved in. This is something that can be solved merely by balancing…
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When you see the packing boxes being taken out of the removal van in your street, it’s time to welcome people who are moving in. It’s a traumatic time when you move house, and although they need their privacy respected,…
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Respect in a relationship is like cream in your coffee, or cheese with your wine. It just makes it better. Respect gives the relationship the balance needed for success. Within marriage, family, friendship or other significant relationship, respect is crucial….
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Things people take for granted when they are young and healthy become major issues or troubles for them when they become elderly or disabled.  If you make it popular to give aid or comfort to those around you who are advanced in age, then maybe you will…
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Moving to a new city can be a great adventure.  If you’re moving, it likely means you’re starting a new chapter in your life – new job, new school, or maybe even new family.  But whatever your reasons, this new…
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Whether you just moved in, or someone else just moved in, it can be a little awkward trying to get to know your new neighbors. The hardest part is figuring out how to break the ice. *Gift. This is generally…
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Juggling is not an easy task. It is about always keeping things up in the air and never allowing them to touch or remain together. It is often done with objects, but it rarely works well with people. However, there…
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True friends are always engaged with each other because of the level of bonding that exists. No matter the distance or differing activities they may be engaged in, there is always that affinity for each other. The following tips will…
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Although there are times when moving is necessary, meeting your new neighbors can be a challenge. Sometimes it is hard to break the ice and get the conversations flowing. Tips and suggestions include: *Party. If possible, schedule a backyard cookout…
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It can sometimes prove more than a little difficult to maintain quality relationships with longtime friends while establishing rapport with new found acquaintances. As the list of friends expands, juggling time spent with each of them requires ever more thought…
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As people go through life, they meet new people and make new friends. This is a natural progression and one that should be embraced. However, as this happens, you probably have old friends who have proved their trustworthiness over the…
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There are many different definitions of friendship. Some friends come and go. Other friends will remain loyal throughout life. In any case, friendships, like any other relationship, will usually go through phases which include periods of closeness and distance. Often,…
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Friends forever! That is a very popular saying amongst friends, especially if the friendship has been made and still going on strong for the rest of your life. When the words ‘old friends’ comes to mind, a wave of sweet…
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Dear Friend,Did I say something to put you off. Why haven’t you called. I really need my best friend. If I offended you with my sorrow, then tell me so. That’s how I felt when my friend of almost twenty…
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The Aztecs are not the only ones who found time to juggle old and new friends.  You can too!  Old and new friends are not like cats in a Steve Martin skit where the cat juggling looks easy each time…
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Are you suicidal or on chemotherapy? If not don’t ingest poison! Reject toxins of any form, even toxic friendships. Spit them out! A toxic friendship is destroys both parties. It cannot poison one of you without poisoning the other also….
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Friendship is meant to last forever irrespective of distance. When you move to a new city or another country, it is expedient that you will have a new set of friends. The manner in which you manage these new and…
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It is very easy to lose touch with old friends. Often people move away, for work or relationships, home life gets busy, children come along, new friends take up more of our time. Staying in touch with old friends needs…
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Dating is a game. And everyone deserves a chance to score some points. It isn’t fair for ex’s to be off limits; it’s greedy on the friend’s side. If someone wants to date there friend’s ex then they have every…
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Friends should never be jealous of one another or envious of one another. Friends should never gossip about a friend. A friend should never be disrespectful or rude to a friend. A friend should never betray the friendship.  Unfortunately,a so…
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