Friends and Peers

Being a former codependent person myself, I know a little about what it feels like and how to become more independent. Codependent people often come from dysfunctional families. An alcoholic or other addiction in the family are the most common…
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We all meet people in fact many people through our life times. Some will just pass by and they become acquaintances that you might say hello to or wave to as you pass by but there seems that no real…
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Throughout your life, friends may come and go while your blood family will remain a constant. You are born and raised into a clan and from infancy into adulthood your option to walk away from family is severely limited by…
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As I have grown up I have always felt closer to guys then to girls. Besides some of the obvious reasons; like females focusing on emotion and their sensitivity and guys focusing on the bigger picture and logic; I just…
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Drama surrounds girls, without a doubt. There’s a struggle that goes on in a group of young females which can be harsh and ugly. The power often shifts and meanders but the struggle for it is almost always present. This…
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When to tell your friend that they have bad breath would be as soon as it is detected. Why beat around the bush? Wouldn’t you want to have someone, whether friend or not, to tell you that you have bad…
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Friends have a big impact on everyones lives. Being completely honest may be brutal, but it gives the chance to have a stronger, closer relationship than before. As most know, females are the hardest of the two genders to be…
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This is an article from one of the columns I write in my free time. There are a lot of questions for the readers included because I try and get as much feedback as possible. Enjoy! The reference to friends…
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If you happen to know someone you suspect may be using drugs, then keep an eye on them initially. If they have only just started using they may well have some simple emotional issues or needs you can help them…
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Words, spinning around inside your head. If you have ever experienced this confusion where your thoughts take on huge proportions and threaten to overtake you whilst leaving you swimming in confusion, then you need to talk to your friends. Sometimes…
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When we say that misery loves company what we usually mean is that people who enjoy verbally venting their frustrations and anxiety tend to stick together. This results in a endless flow of dialogue which is often even orchestrated especially…
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Let me first express my undying love of the word ’emo’.Can I do that, I have never, ever before, in the entirety of my life, expressed such love of a word more than ’emo’. It has become more than a…
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To fit in or not fit in – there’s a question. When you’re in a situation where you’re concerned about fitting in, I think you need to ask yourself why you’re concerned. Are you worried about fitting in because you…
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Nobody was made perfect by God; hence in the context of this article and in deed nobody is truly perfect. But in the imperfect state of our lives; we can strive for perfection in our own little ways; this leads…
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If Your Child Is not Welcome When friendships have to end it is a sad thing. I have only had this happen to me one time and it was a sticky situation. My oldest grandson is into four wheelers and…
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Friendships with members of the opposite sex can be tricky. This is especially so if your friend has a different agenda to you, even if they didn’t mean things to be that way. When one of you wants to take…
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Is there a difference between the two? There is no simple answer for this question. If you are a woman and are married, you know there is a difference in the relationships you have with your female friends and your…
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The quality of the friendship depends solely on the qualities of the friend. We often think about the qualities we would look for in a lover, but how often do we think of qualities that make up a good friend?…
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It can be tricky at first, dealing with all of the talk of others, real or perceived, outside of the friendship, but yes, a lady and a gentleman can be close friends and nothing more. Almost four years ago, after…
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We all have friends. And we choose them for a variety of reasons. Maybe we got a good feeling about them when we first looked at them or talked to them. Maybe they share an interest with us or are…
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If you are looking for a serious relationship then you will find that being friends first, before dating, can save you a great deal of time and heartache. To begin with, the person that you choose to settle down with…
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Surrounding yourself with a large group of friends can lead a very rewarding life. Every friend will bring something different to your life. If you have that one friend you have known the longest, this is the person you call…
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“Birds of a feather flock together.” I remember hearing this saying growing up. My mother wouldn’t let a day pass without reminding me to watch the company I kept. She instilled this principle within me at the ripe age of…
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The older we get, the harder it is to keep in touch with friends. Work and family obligations keep people extremely busy these days, and often this results in diminished friendships. However, there are ways to keep a friendship going,…
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Men and women can be just friends, but the right circumstances need to be in place for this to work successfully. If there is an imbalance about how the man and the women feel about one another, as in one…
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Why is it so hard for us to apologize for some of the selfish and mean things we do? One of the main reasons is that we do not like to admit we were wrong, or to take the blame…
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I understand that the bonds of friendship are supposed to be very deep and virtually indestructible. However, friendship should not be the sole reason to take an action. I can understand the importance of friendship. But, you cannot allow it…
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You know it’s time to move away from a friendship when your friend perceives your life and personality differently than you do. You might assume your friend sees everything the same way. When you talk with them about private matters,…
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Unless you are nave and oblivious, you should be able to easily spot who are true friends, sham friends, and toxic friends. You want to avoid the sham friends and toxic friends. They do nothing but make you feel mental,…
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If you can find a friend with even half of these traits, you have found a great treasure. A friend is patient and kind. When you have had a very frustrating day, you can tell your friend. Even when uttered…
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