Friends and Peers

Companionship is one of the key elements of survival, but what type of company do you want? None of your friends are the same, and they all suit different needs. There are many kinds of friends, those with whom you…
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A friend and I made a pact. I wouldn’t say we shook hands on it or anything, but the pact was there, nonetheless. We agreed I would always tell her when she had bats in the cave (you know, boogers…
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When I get the latest scoop of gossip and it involves one of my most trusted friends backstabbing me, I automatically want to spill everything I know about them! I want to go into the deepest darkest corners of their…
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For those people who are overly innocent, it’s very difficult to identify a backstabber. Not to say overly innocent. Actually, “overly ignorant” is a better term. Those people usually ignore their hearts, because of what they see. They see kindness,…
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Betrayal is a very personal thing; when a friend betrays you the hurt is larger and the impact far deeper. Friendship is based on trust, mutual understanding and a will to see no harm come to the other- that includes…
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Friendship is one of the precious gifts of life as it keeps loneliness away from your life and allows you to appreciate others. Unfortunately, sometimes you discover that your selection of friends is poor. In fact, you get deeply hurt…
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Backstabbing is such a strong word because of the emotional pain that it evokes in the victim. When it is a close friend that is responsible for the backstabbing the pain is even more devastating and the psychological effects can…
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I would think that it is better to have a small group of friends as opposed to having large numbers of people that you just know. I find that it is finding the necessary time and day in contacting loads…
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“Friendship is the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring all right out just as they are, chaff and grain together, certain that a faithful friendly hand…
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I have been fortunate in that competition among the women I know has been kept to a minimum. That’s not to say that my experiences have always been good, but for the most part I can honestly say that I…
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There is a fundamental difference between being a nice person that people really enjoy being with, and being a doormat who is used and abused. Naturally, your preference will be to fall into the former rather than the latter category,…
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I would rather have a few very great friends than a lot of average ones. A small group gives you the opportunity to pour yourself out, to be open and more honest. In short, to be closer. In large groups,…
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Though some might want to have a large group of friends, it is actually better to have a small group. Your definition of a friend, of course, will determine your preference. But if you’re talking about real, true friends who…
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Friends. Haha, it’s going to be difficult trying to cram too many of them in one place and still pay attention to the ones you care a bit more about than the others. True, it’s more exciting and you do…
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Lets get something out in the open first. Ready? Okay. If you’re a teenager, you’re best friends with the greatest person you know- and you haven’t even met them yet. If you’re an adult, best friends come by easier than…
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Whether or not you believe in a good life, there is a way to get one. No more moping around, feeling sorry for yourself, and dreaming in hopes of something better to come along. You well no longer have to…
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There is a saying that good friends are almost as rare as hen’s teeth. I, personally, have found this to be true, but although good friends may be rare and precious, key friends are slightly different and perform a different…
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Should I have a large group of friends or a small group of friends? I’m going to go with Large only because Small seems so limiting and Large is a lot less confusing. Large seems more like infinite. Small seems…
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Goodness is the only investment that never fails – Henry David Thoreau Whilst Thoreau is partly correct in that, generally, good people are repaid in respect and liking by their peers, a good person must face the fact that their…
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When you think someone’s been stabbing you in the back its easy to get angry and want to “confront” them straight away. It may seem like a good idea to get annoyed and maybe even shout a little. But without…
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The most important thing to do when you think you’ve been betrayed by a backstabbing friend is to ask them about it. The word confront doesn’t quite work because whatever you’re hearing may not actually be true. Your source may…
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Friendship; the hardest relationship I hope people do not believe that friends are a dime a dozen. At times it may seem as if we have more “friends” than we know what to do with. Is it because we call…
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Build character “Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.”– Horace Greeley Stop. Take a few moments to evaluate your character. How would you describe yourself? Are you courageous? Generous?…
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We’ve all been in situations where someone we thought we could confide in or trust has let us down by either using information we have provided against us, or doing something they said they would not do in order to…
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A true friend never ceases working to love you unconditionally, just as they would their own family, just as you do them. A true friend, holding you ever so tightly in a warm, and loving embrace, while you cry tears…
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Friendship brings up some imagery that many may recognize. Friendship is like growing my garden. I plant a seed, watch the plant sprouting, fertilize and water the plant just like I devote time and patience to my friend. When my…
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A best friend is the person you share a significant portion of your self with and receive the same in exchange. They usually know your thoughts, feelings, desires and deepest secrets. They have been beside you during times of turbulence…
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There is a huge difference between friends and acquaintances. True and honest friends are few and far between, but worth more than their weight in gold. To find them you need to be a true and honest person yourself. If…
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In our high tech world of cell phones, text messaging, and the Internet, keeping in contact with family and friends is as easy as a click of the mouse. Msn, My Space, Facebook, they are all designed to bring people…
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We all live in a world full of greatly opinionated people and those who find comfort in criticizing others. That’s how I’ve grown up to see the world we live in.It’s a clearer , easier way of seeing the way…
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