Friends and Peers

Social gatherings come in a wide variety of different forms but all of them have the potential to be beneficial to those that take part of them. Whether you are going out with a group of friends to your local…
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What does it mean to be a friend? I think that for the majority of us that we know what it takes to actually be a friend. We know what it takes to be a friend, and have been befriended…
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Everyone wants to be a good friend; actually, we all probably want to be someone’s “best” friend. We want to be able to help our friends when they are depressed because it makes us feel better about ourselves as well…
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Friendships are especially important. It is the kind of relationship that can last for a lifetime. Therefore, when a friendship ends, the pain is often too big to handle. Things can get especially complicated when you lose your best friend….
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Ever since the dawn of man and woman, one debate has remained consistent throughout the ages. It’s the debate of whether or not a man and woman can be friends. People of both sexes remain divided over this subject across…
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When it comes to stalkers, the thing to realize is that they are crazy! They have no concept of personal space, and if they want to be your friend, they will go to any lengths necessary to make sure that…
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Saying goodbye means that you have accepted the end of a friendship. No longer trying to deny reality, you have come to terms with the fact that for some reason, this relationship has run its course. Do you know the…
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We all make mistakes. Even the best of us mess things up at some point in our lives, and sometimes this can hurt even the closest of our friends. When you do something that hurts one of your good friends,…
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This is an adult party with a great twist. The guests will all be adults, preferably couples, but the party theme is designed for children. Don’t turn your nose up at this idea saying it is ridiculous until you have…
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If you have a friend who claims he wants out of a bad marriage, you must say nothing. That is a decision that belongs to your friend and to him alone. If you advise him to go ahead, and he…
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Prosperity begets friends, adversity proves them. Ask anyone who has inherited a fortune, won the lottery, or gained fame and fortune if that adage is true. Nothing will net you more friends than you can count than a sudden rush…
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Toxic people can be encountered everywhere. They might be friends, relatives, neighbors or coworkers, all with different issues, but they have one thing in common. Toxic people will drain your energy and wreak havoc with your self-esteem. The best way…
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Friendship is the one thing that should not have any monetary implications. There should be no cost involved when it comes to true friendship. Friends in life are few and far between, so the only cost that should be involved…
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For one reason or another, friendships end. Sometimes friends grow apart, either naturally or by their own motives and decisions. Saying goodbye and ending the friendship peacefully can be very difficult to do. However, if you and your friend understand…
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True friends are our priceless possessions. They are one of our greatest resources for our happiness. They share our joys and sorrows; they stand by us and comfort us; they help and encourage us, and they support us through all…
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There is preeminence in the loving compassion and empathy of a friend that can dissolve the knotted ties of anguish and pain, bringing hope and happiness to surge your life; a true and honest friend gives you peace at all…
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Friends who do everything together will come into contact with the boyfriends/girlfriends of their friends at some point in a fledgling romance and it is possible that sparks will exist, even though you know that person is off-limits. However, what…
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The term “momma’s boy” or “daddy’s girl” often refer to the child being prejudicial to whom they hang around the most and are therefore labeled one of these two terms if they fit the bill.  However, sometimes these terms have…
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When you are friends with a couple and they decide to divorce, how do you remain friends with both of them? You don’t want to have to choose between them but staying friends with both of them can be a…
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It seems the current trend is to make friends online, and then to try to maintain those friendships through social networking sites, and while this might be satisfying to some, for many others there is still a need for the…
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When you meet the man of your dreams it is obvious that you will spend more time with him, at least initially, when you are getting to know one another.  So what happens when you meet a man you are…
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Are you attracted to one of your friends, friend? It is a tough situation to be in but emotions are hard to just keep quiet, especially when they have expressed the same feelings for you. So, your close friend has…
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The decision to stop speaking to a friend can be a hard one to make. No one likes to lose friends. However, there are definitely toxic friendships that should be brought to an end. Dr. Phil said it best when…
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It is better to remain in peace with a former lover than to hold onto hurtful feelings and anger.  This may not hold true for everyone but wherever possible it is best to leave a relationship while remaining friends than…
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Finding friends is not always easy, especially if you just move to an area you’re not familiar with. However, there are ways you can make friends with others by simply finding things in your community to be a part of…
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Drama queens are high maintenance individuals. Being around a self-absorbed drama queen can be mentally and physically exhausting, due to repeated emotional outbursts and over-the-top demands. If you expect others to be at your beck and call for every whim…
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When you move to a new area it can be very lonely until you get settled in and make friends. Many dread the thought of trying to meet people and make new friends because it truly is a crap shoot….
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In some respects it might seem easy to give a friend advice on their personal relationship; that is until you really study the ramifications of your words. And that’s the problem with giving advice, especially to close friends. If they…
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Moving out of your parent’s home and living with your friends is something that can effectively change your entire life. Not only can it give you access to the independence that you may have been seeking, but it is also…
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While lies are not exactly rated top-notch on the characteristic scale of a good person, remorsefulness is. It reveals itself from the very beginning, all the way through to the bitter end of a heart-felt apology. When a good person…
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