Friends and Peers

Friendship is rare and precious. People often confuse the gaiety of a good time with friendship. Really, friendship is only truly understood in the darkness. The true friend is the one you can call in the middle of the night…
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The cost of friendship to the minds of some might be the monetary investment required to maintain it. But the true cost of friendship lies in the emotional and obligational cost of friendship. Commitment is the minimum cost of friendship,…
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Music truly does soothe the soul. Music therapy is used many medical, environmental, and mental health situations. Music has power. It is used for celebration. Celebrating friendship is a worthy and enjoyable experience. Here are a few of my personal…
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When deciding to strike up a friendship with someone new, it’s impossible to know what hidden demons they may possess. We all have issues, so it should be no surprise that our friends have issues as well. If you find…
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For whatever reason you and your friend are dealing with a friendship that is not working. We are going to assume for this article that both of you want to continue with the friendship. Here are some suggestions you may…
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What makes a healthy friendship? I believe it begins with me. 1. Healthy self reflection brings healthy people and things: The most healthy friendships are drawn to me when I am healthy, physically, mentally and emotionally. When you feel good,…
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A Healthy Friendship A healthy friendship is one that does not consist of only calling someone when you need a favor. I think everyone knows someone who fits the bill. Those people are not really friends, but acquaintances. They usually…
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Dealing with a platonic friendship is classified as being taboo and it is also one of those things that are bittersweet. First and foremost, to make a decision as to whether you both want to “take it there” is a…
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When we meet a new acquaintance there is sometimes an immediate emotional connection that ignites the tender beginnings of a friendship. Over time, this fledgling relationship may grow and develop into a special friendship. But how do you know if…
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Making friends is a lot easier for some of us than others. When I met one of my best friends, Bridgit, we were in a Master Gardener class together. She was very quiet but something drew me to her, so…
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Friendships, just like any other kind of relationship, not only need, but also deserve our time and attention. I do not think there is such a thing as the minimum cost of friendship. You cannot just say something like; if…
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It’s hard to imagine a life devoid of companionship. People rely on others as a means of survival, but friendship, true friendship, goes far beyond anything material. There are several different forms of friendship, but there is an underlying similarity…
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Love and friendship are two same emotions which have their roots in love. Unless you love someone you cannot become their friend. There is an argument as to which comes first: love or friendship? It is the same as asking…
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Coping with a broken friendship is not easy. The first thing you need to do is pause and reflect on all the possible reasons why the friendship may have fallen apart. Was it something you said or something you did?…
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Our friends bring inspiration, joy and happiness to our lives. Their encouragement and support help us achieve many things. I cherish these people in my life; for standing by me and being my friend. These are just a few of…
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“Don’t want to leave, but we both know sometimes it’s better to go. Somehow I know we’ll meet again, not sure quite where and I don’t know just when you’re in my heart, so until then, smile, don’t want to…
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One of the marks of a good friend is how that friend inspires me, and when they do, it inspires me to inspire them too. That’s what friends do. They inspire the best in you. I’ve read every quote told…
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It has been said that friendship is like a lovely glass ornament-once it is broken, it can rarely be put back together the same way again. It is difficult, and at times impossible, to restore a friendship-and most of the…
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I heard somewhere that if you have three or four true friends, you are a very lucky person and my experience of life bears that out. Friendship is trust. It is love. It is peace. It is security. It is…
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Before attempting to answer what turns friends into foes, we need to establish what is meant by ‘best friend’. And lets skip all the ‘being there for you at all hours of the day’, and ‘having a shoulder to cry…
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There is nothing more difficult than grieving the loss of friendship. Unlike Romantic affairs where there is always a possibility that the relationship may deteriorate, normally we view friendships as life long relationships. The reality however can be crushing. Here…
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Losing a friendship has different implications. How you feel about it depends on whether the friendship was adding value to you as a person, or not. I am going to make a statement that may sound cold-hearted, but please bear…
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Our friends often are reflections of our very selves. They often represent our morals, values, and ethics. They are the very individuals with whom we share history, memories, miracles, laughter, and tears. They are also the key foundational elements that…
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“True friendship is sitting together in silence and feeling like it was the best conversation you’ve ever had.” I really love this definition of friendship. Talking without words. This sort of mirrors another quote on love the 1970 movie, “Love…
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There’s an old saying, “A good friend is worth his weight in gold.” It is true, if you have just one good friend, you should consider yourself lucky. A good friendship is a treasure that will enhance your life. When…
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The only true test of a friendship is time. My dearest friend, Karen, and I have been best friends for over forty years. We met in fifth grade and were inseparable all through our school years. Diplomas in hand, we…
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Listeners & Talkers Friendship is a two way communication. Sometimes you are the Talker. Sometimes you are the Listener. Friendship is like a teeter-tauter. It needs a perfect blend of balance to work effectively.A perfect friendship consists of being the…
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To have a good friend, you have to be a good friend. It’s a two way street. There has to be trust, loyalty, and a bonding that keeps you close. Real friendships are hard to find, let alone keep. True…
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Friendship……shouldn’t there be a more descriptive word for someone who completes who you are. When I look back on all the wonderful friends I have been fortunate enough to know; somehow the word is just not worthy. Maybe a different…
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HOW TO TEST IF A FRIENDSHIP IS REAL Many people would claim scores of “friends”. Add up school friends, work friends, parents of your children’s friends, church friends, footy club friends, partners of your partner’s friends…. Conservatively speaking, we could…
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