Friends and Peers

How true it is that misery loves company. There are all types of people in our world that make the world go around. This unfortunately includes the constant miserable people of our world. Why some people enjoy being unhappy, always…
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I don’t want to bore you with defining the word friend and telling you what it means to me. Friendship doesn’t have a set definition. Everybody has their own idea of friendship and i can guarantee you that none of…
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Friendship is or should be one of the most enjoyable pleasures in life. A friend should be someone you can laugh with, cry with and confide to no matter whether it is your deepest darkest secrets or innermost worries.  However…
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Compassion is crucial in personal relationships. It shows that another person genuinely cares for another. What is compassion? Another word for compassion is sympathy. It is defined as having concern for the hurting of others. It is also having the…
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So if someone were to become a better friend, what would they need to do? Maybe you are a good friend, but want to make sure that you are doing all that you can, or maybe you want to help…
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A real friend makes you smile just thinking about them and gives your heart a warm, fuzzy feeling.  It is the confidence we are never alone in our joys or our sorrows.  When we think about a real friend, we think…
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As adults we would all like to be able to say that “what others think does not matter” and “I am secure within myself”. Yet these words do not always hold true; especially when faced with exclusion from a group…
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It’s a typical happening: “girls’ night out” or “going out with the guys.” It is the one night the gang can do their own thing without their significant others or anyone of the opposite sex ruining the fun. But when…
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Kindness, although one of the meeker or quieter virtues, holds the most power when it comes to relationships. It is prevalent in the golden rule, which states “Do to others what you would want them to do to you.” This…
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Low self-esteem is like a poison. It creeps into a person’s mind and grows like a bad weed throughout years of constant watering. So slowly does it plant itself into ones mind that it is not noticed until it is…
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There is nothing nice about being ostracized. It doesn’t feel nice, and personally speaking…I have little patience and respect for those who practice ostracizing others…no matter what the reason. I’ve been there, and know how it feels. And, from my…
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Good relationships are hard to come by. Anybody can make an acquaintance but a lasting friendship takes effort and it is overcoming the lowest points of the relationship that build the strongest bonds. One of the qualities that makes a…
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A platonic relationship between a male and a female has been a source of many debates. In other cultures men are not even supposed to be in the same room with women they are not married or related to. There…
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There is a saying: ‘ A friend loves at all times’. Actually, it’s not just a saying. It’s a verse from a best-selling book – you know the one. In childhood, we have friends. Young pals in the neighborhood. Li’l…
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Relationships are the music of your life. They are the primary reason of your existence. It is also of vital importance to have friends, a circle of good and close friends. Then you can say to yourself that you have…
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Let’s face it, When Harry Met Sally has ruined it for everyone. It made us all believe – or at the very least consider – that friends are really soul mates in disguise. And you may be thinking that there’s…
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What is a houseguest? A houseguest is defined as: a person that is going to be visiting your home for a varying amount of time. However, there is a difference between a houseguest and a tenant. A tenant is one…
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Low self-esteem is one of the greatest killers of relationships that exists. It is silent, but it is deadly. It will creep in and systematically undermine the foundations of a relationship, especially those that are based in romantic partnership. When…
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For your information, I had three roommates when I lived in a dormitory that is located on the campus of the university where I received one of my college degrees. Then again, I always was a private person who prefers…
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If you do not love yourself, then how can you love someone else? Loving yourself is the first step to having a healthy positive relationship. When you are comfortable being who you are and happy with the person you have…
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Friendship to me resembles relationship in some way. You do not get in, so you will not get hurt, but then you will never feel how wonderful it is either. I am not quite a “social” person and I do…
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A large or a small group of friends? It depends on what kind of person you are. Having a small group of friends is maybe better because you focus more easily on them. Throughout your life you have different kinds…
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Autism is a very challenging and difficult diagnosis. Parents of autistic children may be stressed out and overwhelmed with the issues that they face in their daily life with their child. These parents need friendship, social interaction and a normal…
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Oh how my mother used that term my entire life! Perhaps that is why I have a better understanding of the truth behind the saying and why I catch myself from all the words and actions that I would love…
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Toxic people are just as dangerous for you as toxic substances are, possibly moreso in some cases. While ingesting a toxic substance may require that you make a visit to the hospital and your physical body can be damaged, a…
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As many of you can relate, my family is a little messed up.  My childhood family was broken and patched together like an old sock and was expected to function normally.  As we all know, families are rarely able to…
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Life is a series of trials and errors, and a constant goal of trying to get it right.  It begins as children and striving to be the most popular.  Going into the teen years, it is even more important, and…
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The decision to end a friendship can often be a difficult one. There are many reasons why friendships go awry. Regardless of the situation, it can often be hurtful and hard to come to terms with. The first question that…
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It is true that people come into your life for a reason and when that reason has expired they simply fade out.  Real friendship is a bond between two souls that cannot be breached; a real friendship can survive anything. …
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When you think about how you might be a good friend, you normally tend to think of things like friendliness, kindness and generosity. However, these are not the only aspects of being a good friend. There are three essential things…
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