Friends and Peers

There are many people in this world who you can call friends. Those who you see on a daily basis, those who you see at holiday time, those who you see on Wednesday and Sunday at church or those you…
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Being a part of a writing group can be beneficial to the individual members and the group as a whole.  Proper etiquette is not limited to writing groups but should be applied to many activities in which we take part. …
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When opinions come between friends, it means that you and your friend are passionate human beings on opposite ends of any opinionated spectrum. You believe what you believe passionately and you tend to pick your friends accordingly. Even so, we…
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There are two types of opinions that can have the effect of coming between friends:  opinions that insult the other and opinions that have been taken as an insult. When people personalize their view of the world, and consider that…
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You’ve seen them smoking. You’ve heard them swear. So how do youths today resist the peer pressure received unknowingly in their daily lives? You could, and you should. Be wary of who you hang out with; the friends you choose…
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The death of a parent can happen at any time during a person’s life. Whether it happens expectedly or suddenly, the support of a true friend helps immensely in pulling the grieving person through. The question becomes how does a…
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One of the more difficult things in life is in trying to empathize with someone who is going through a tough emotional time. You may know logically that some person you care about is hurting, but it’s impossible to actually…
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I grew up in a very small town in Pennsylvania. While there, I had an overwhelming desire to get out and never look back. I didn’t feel like I belonged there. I guess it was the basic small-town-girl syndrome; the…
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Money gives and money takes. In most cases, money is a great thing that provides some type of desired product or service. However, when money gets involved with certain relationships, it can turn those relationships upside down. One of the…
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Election years can really test people’s friendships. You think you know someone until the campaign ads and commercials are all over social media sources like television or the internet and then you will hear people expressing their opinions of the…
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As an adult there lacks a certain capacity of social inclusion and availability to mix with peers, being an adult there is no school which means that you have to mix with your peers whether you like it or not….
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Married people find themselves attracted to other people all the time, it’s not that unusual, nor is it a bad thing; it’s just a reminder that people are still human even after they marry. It’s not a problem either, unless…
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There is a strong possibility that you don’t talk with your friends as frequently as you would like to because of time constraints or busy, hectic schedules. Friendship is a valued treasure. We can continue to value these friendships by…
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It’s classic. If you work where there are more than a hand full of employees, one of them will ultimately play out the role of the jerk at work. This is the guy, and sometimes you will find that a…
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When you have been away from someone for any length of time, you forget that people change. In fact, people change a lot over a period of time. What holds you together as friends, even if you have become estranged,…
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Rejection hurts! I remember when I first got rejected, my heart felt so heavy and I just became lifeless for a moment but thankfully I have since then moved on and instead of focusing on the fact that I have…
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We, as human beings, cannot help but be attracted to other people, even when married or have a partner.  But the question an employee needs to ask themselves is it worth putting their job, their marriage, their partner, their children,…
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You have found that perfect person, the one who seems to fill the emptiness in your soul with the slightest touch of their finger, the one who makes your heart sing when your eyes meet. Your life is filled with…
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Office workers spend long hours, cooped up together in an office. Like any enclosed group, office workers’ little habits irritate their colleagues. These little habits can drive colleagues to distraction, when they happen day after day. It is as well for you to…
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It happens to everyone at some point, you find out that the people you work with have been gossiping about you with one another, and likely with others as well. It might be because something has been going on in…
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Many people work in situations where a little improvement in morale would be a welcome change. As the prayer of St. Francis suggests a good place to start is “let it begin with me.” Another “tried and true” expression gives…
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When you have to deal with a jerk at work on a daily basis, this can make life miserable, seeing as most of your time is spent at work day after day. Even when you mind your own business and…
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It is possible to find other people attractive and still be faithful to your marriage. Just because you find a co-worker attractive doesn’t mean you love your spouse any less. Because you are married, love your spouse, and it is…
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How to deal with conflicts between roommates Let’s face it, some situations call for a social heirarchy. First of all, it helps if there is an established head of the domicile. This could and should be the one who holds…
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Dating can be exhilarating! You are excited as you get ready. Your date arrives and has a huge smile on his face. You go to a great dinner, filled with laughter and knowing glances. Romance is abloom. However, there is…
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People these days just seem too busy with their schedules and lives that they just don’t take the time get to know the people around them. Wouldn’t it be nice if we would just take one day out of a…
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There is nothing worse than having to deal with a rude date. Dating can be hard on the nerves at the best of times but sometimes it can expand into the date from hell. What do you do when you…
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Entertaining guests of a different cultural background seems like a bigger issue than it really is. There a few things to keep in mind when entertaining, but the rest is up to you. Keep in mind their religious requirements. Some…
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In times past, the word neighborhood meant more than just area, district, locality or environs. It meant a group of people living and working together in harmony in a community. During those times, everyone knew each other, kids played together,…
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Having guests from other cultures is a wonderful opportunity relationships offer to learn about different ways and to share an open minded social occasion which enlightens and enriches personal values and beliefs. Nowadays, it is not uncommon to find all…
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