Friends and Peers

Some people are of the opinion that true friends would never jeopardise their relationship in such a way. However, today’s society seems to have adopted an incredibly casual attitude to the world of sex and relationships. It doesn’t surprise me…
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When speaking of a virtual stranger and asking a trusted friend who knows them as well, and upon being told this person is “good”, is your mind set at ease? Do you then adopt “good” as a way to describe…
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We each have our own unique idea of what a good person will look like, act like, and speak like. The different ideas we hold as a nation are wide and varied, but there are a few characteristics that nine…
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Whoever invented the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me,” was either totally impervious to emotion or an outright idiot. The deepest emotional pain is being hurt by someone you love, or a…
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This is actually a harder question to answer than it sounds. What separates a friend from an acquaintance? The dictionary definition (American Heritage Collegiate, 2nd Edition) of friend is “a person one knows, likes and trusts.” Perhaps the most important…
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Good people are everywhere among us … though by nature their selflessness often places them out of the spotlight. I have had a career that has brought me face to face with the best and worst of human behavior. Having…
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What makes a good person? Is it donating to charity? Is it volunteering time for a needy cause? Is it going to church services on a regular basis? Most people when asked this question respond with, honesty, kindness, and compassion.However,…
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In a world so full of hardship and hate, it is often hard to find someone that is truly good. Although, it sometimes seems great people are rarities, they are role models for us all. A good person has many…
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Friendships are color blind – for what color has a soul? That is what true friendship is to me. The sharing of two souls, forget the color of the skin that houses them! Friends embrace, support, laugh and cry together,…
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Behind every person that can be recognized as being ‘good’ there is invariably a good partner, or family or supportive social network. In other words, there is a a stable background of the kind that will enable the generous and…
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A good person is someone who cares and is empathetic enough to understand that their actions have an impact on others. They think before they do something and ask themselves “Is this the right thing to do?” or, if upon…
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The weird thing about interracial friendships is that they’re usually with the person you would expect to get along with the least, that one that you intentionally tried to avoid that you figured that you would have absolutely nothing in…
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Here’s a hint, look at history. It’s replete with characters good and bad. In fact the most famous and infamous historical figures stand out precisely for their goodness or anti-goodness. Who’s the worst character you can think of? Don’t be…
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A promise, whether verbal or written, is a contract. It has much higher value then a simple statement; it carries more weight. A promise implies that we will most definately do what we say we will, as if not stating…
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Friends. Something that everyone should have. Friends can be there for you, when you are sad, upset, or just need someone to talk to. A friend is basically someone who is more then an aquaintence. Someone you know, talk to…
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I prefer a small group of friends to a large group. I have had both in my life and I have to say, I’ve had better luck when my group of friends was small. The more friends you have, the…
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FRIENDS: The Good and The Gone My friendships have always been meaningful for me. Some stick for years, some are short-term, some get lost and everyone seems to fall into place somewhere in or out of my life. People eventually…
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Striving to be good people leaves legacies that families can be proud of. What are the characteristics of a good person ? Good people leave indelible impressions on others because they possess positive qualities that are respected. Good people pay…
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One of the hardest things anybody can do is end a relationship with someone (whether it is marital or a friendship). A good friendship is a lifelong commitment. With any relationship, both parties will experience the ups and downs that…
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Do we ever really know the characteristics of a person? We are living in a fast paced society where being real is great, but wearing a mask is even better. I believe the number one characteristic we all judge one…
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What is that invisible line we speak of so often? When someone steps “over the line,” we know it immediately most of the time, but if someone asks you to define that line how do you explain it? Many people…
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It may not seem this way sometimes, but there are many good people living among us today. They’re harder to distinguish, mainly because they are humble and many tend to keep a low profile. They’re not seeking adulation. It’s ironic…
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Everyone thinks that they are the prime example of a good person. They look at the person who doesn’t return their shopping cart to the corral at the grocery store and they click their tongue at them and think that…
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I have a very small circle of good friends. I have however, a very large number of friends/acquaintances, as I go to gym classes, dance classes and although I have great times with all these people, they have not ventured…
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We human beings are born alone and we die alone. In between, we make many kinds of relationships, like mother, father, sister, brother, girlfriend, wife and son and daughter and so on. But all these relationships are based on friendship….
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Wouldn’t the world be a nicer place to live if we were all good people. But what exactly does that mean? Can we classify what it means to be a good person? Here’s my thoughts on what a good person…
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Subject: When and how to end a friendship Friendship is the most complicated word in the English language. How many times has someone asked you “is that your friend?” I don’t know about you, but 9 times out of 10…
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I have found having a small group of friend’s works best for me and my current lifestyle. I would say its better because to me what makes a person my friend has to do with the quality time we spend…
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The four most important characteristics of a good person are respect, honesty, true friendship and love for their fellow man/woman. People who consistently display these characteristics are good people and they are pleasant to be around and have in our…
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Every person has their own view of who good people are. Usually you don’t look past people you know or news you have heard, so much gossip and so little time. Characteristics are in depth a person by person make…
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