Friends and Peers

Understanding the term, properly, really lies in understanding the underlying concepts that have spawned the term: basically, something for nothing. It has already been said that “friends with benefits” is a scenario aimed at granting the participating parties the “benefits”…
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Well, is it better to have a large or small group of friends? If you ask me then I will say: “Take the small group”. Why, you may be asking? Well, because when you are partying with a small group…
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How we feel about life is closely linked to the quality of our friendships. A friend should be someone who shares a special bond or relationship with you. However, all and sundry would not (and should not) qualify for your…
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At least the majority of us can agree; through experience; that not all friend’s bring out the best in us. Sad to say, just as counterfeit money exist, so exists counterfeit friends. We’ve all been tricked at least once in…
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Sometimes couples feel like the magic has gone out of their relationship. Sadly, at this point some give up and walk away from each other for ever. But you don’t have to do that. Broken relationships can be mended. If…
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Besides the obvious rhetoric that we are all brothers & sisters that rises up whenever discussing interracial relationships, I would suggest everyone to get a friend of different origin. I would not use the word race because in my vocabulary…
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Friendship is yet another manifestation of our ability to love and our need to belong socially. It describes a “mutually supportive” relationship between or among individuals. After all, it is highly unlikely that a relationship that is not mutual in…
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The simple experience of everyday life can overwhelm us and bring on a sadness we commonly call “the blues.” There is great comfort in having a friend who is there to help us through the difficult times. To support someone…
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When I was a child, I considered the status of “best friend” to be somewhat singular. Out of all your friends, your best friend would be that one friend that you cherished or bonded with the most. It seemed as…
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The idea that men and women can’t be “just friends” implies that they might be “friends with benefits”. It also implies that one, the other, or both would have a covert attraction. It is true that some friendships between men…
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They say that you should lose your virginity when you feel that you are ready and with that special someone. But are you doing it for the right reasons? Teenage girls are often put under peer pressure to do more…
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Friends, some people may just be pretending to be your friend, but how do you know for sure? I guess there is no really way of knowing. These people love to wait for the perfect moment to bring you down…
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Drama is a part of our lives, for better or for worse. We will always face it, and we will never be able to be rid of it. When we’re staring down the smoking barrel of drama, dealing with it…
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The Importance of Charisma In Friendship It’s an interesting fact that some babies attract people more than others do. A smiling or happy baby, who chuckles when you approach, would always encourage you to play with it and show affection….
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I hope so, it is harder when distance plays a part ,it lessens your contact,and life twists it into a different place,but I hope never takes it away. I am missing my friend who has been part of my life…
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“If we learn to appreciate more of what we already have, we will find ourselves having more to appreciate.” Michael Angier A British newspaper once offered a prize for the best definition of a friend. There were thousands of entries….
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Sometimes situations occur that test your friendships. Times of despair and pain can cause friendships to fail. In September 2006, I became ill. I was hospitalized for over three months, and nearly died. I’ve been nearly bedridden for months and…
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Have you heard a pair of jeans that cost 500$ at the mall? Or those outrageous prices for the Painting at the arts and crafts store? I’ve wondered too why these particular things have such seemingly insensible prices, but the…
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There are many different types of friends, but I suppose if we have to divide it into two, good and toxic friends can suffice. I have had loads of toxic friends, and most of the time, I didn’t even realize…
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A friend….A friend is not just anyoneA friend does not lieA friend is honest to their friend and to themselves about everythingA friend does not use the other for personal gainA friend keeps promises, does not make promises and seem…
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Throughout my many experiences, I’ve always been able to consider myself a good friend. No matter how many people I came across that didn’t meet the standards, I always let everyone know that I expect exactly what I’m giving. Regardless…
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We live in Spain, and most of our friends and family are in England, so when they visit, they come as house guests. And it’s not for a day or two, either. We love having visitors, but it’s always nice…
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Weight is on everybody’s mind. Actually, it’s on their bodies, but you get the picture. As most people know, it’s unhealthy to carry too much weight around, as it puts you at greater risk of potentially fatal conditions such as…
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Unfortunately, marriages do not always go as well as we plan. People get married and then they realize that their marriage is not what they expected it to be. In some cases, it is not only not the fairy tale…
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The addition of a new love in an old friend’s life can cause tension even in the closest friendship.  It is easy to feel threatened by a new person in our friend’s life because we assume he or she will…
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I’m a girl. He’s a guy. And we’re besties. Sounds marvelous, doesn’t it? Best friends aren’t called best friends for no reason. They’re the ones whom you do the secret handshake with in a crowded fast food restaurant and neither…
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They are the one person who means more than just a friend. They are there through thick and thin, the person whose shoulder you cry on, who knows your deepest, darkest secrets and who gets all the ‘in jokes’. The…
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Are you stuck with a friend who is impatient? Is your friend habitually pushing your buttons and constantly rubbing you the wrong way? Can you not brush aside this ‘impatient’ trigger which tends to upset you and avert your peace of…
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Righting wrongs is a life chore not always easily done but the attempt is magnanimous. It says “I care for you and I wish hadn’t done that.” You realize that holding on to friends is important and you never want to hurt them. If…
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If you were to look at Mr. Cho – the VT Killer- on his video taped communication, and listen to his words and watch his actions, what would you feel inside? Most might feel angry and think that Mr Cho…
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