Friends and Peers

I used to know what friendship was but now I’m not sure anymore. I used to think that friendship was when you had a best friend who was there when you needed them, never turned you away no matter what,…
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When a relationship starts to die the confusion its demise causes hangs on in the lives of both parties. There is hardly ever an instant recognition of what is happening. Often the end drags on and each person questions what…
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To have friends, you have to be friendly. The answer might sound simple, but you would be surprised how many people there are who do not have friends, and they make such a big deal of wondering how others have…
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Forgiveness is a vital social skill we all must possess in order to be happy and successful in life. Yet, due to our human nature, we are prone to holding on to resentment, nursing grudges long after the problem should…
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To be liked for who we are  is something we all strive for.  Likability can be a very rewarding experience, and can also make life  easier when dealing with others. To have  the people we are communicating with on our side will only add to the positive…
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From the playground to the office, we want to be liked! There is a certain comfort that comes with being liked and having good friends. Just as we come into the world naked, we come into relationships blind. There is…
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Consideration and respect in all your daily interactions is the best way to get people to like you. It is very simple to say, “Good morning, sir” before you walk into your office at the start of the day. Being…
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You have probably been around people who are just an absolute joy. They brighten up the atmosphere when they walk into the room with their smiles, sense of humor, and kindness. When they ask you how your day has been,…
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A friendship. It’s quite simple but, at the same time, it’s complicated. First off, a friend is pretty much a person you can trust, but is that all a friend really is? What exactly makes a friend, how friendly and…
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Friends are cherished treasures. Good friends are few and far between. Toxic friends are best to be avoided and can disguise themselves as good friends. It is best to know what to look for and who to stay away from….
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Peer pressure has been described by sociologists and psychologists in broad terms. Peer pressure is the invisible force compelling one to conform to some popular cultural or socially accepted norms. However, these cultures and norms may only be confined to…
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Friends often come to us for a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen or words of advice. The first step to giving good advice is to ask questions. Be sure that you have the information needed to form…
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Although any relationship will cost some money, a friendship should not cost you your bank account and your home. Curbing your expenses on your friendships is becoming more important than ever, especially since the global economy is in a recession….
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Peer pressure is one of the hardest situations that a teen will face. Teens will face pressure, whether is be consciously or unconsciously, and what I mean by that is your teen is being tempted no matter what. That is…
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Respect-you tell me what it means to you. Do you agree that respect only belongs to the worthy? Or do you think respect belongs only to the rich and famous? Or do you believe that respect is earned? Respect is:…
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A lot of people put on a front when they make friends. Showing their best side and elaborating stories about themselves, thinking it may make them more likable. As time goes on and the comfort zone of friendships set in,…
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Friendship is a rare thing nowadays. A friend in need is a friend indeed is an adage which means nothing these days. I have read short stories even wrote a few where I could bring out estrangement when intimacy turns…
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From my point of view, being a teenager is not all that bad. Although it can be very challenging at some points. You have to give teenagers some credit though because most of them balance drama, sports, and grades let…
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How to build trust in friendship? When we have a good friendship with someone, we usually treasure being friends with them, and we never want to do anything that would ruin the relationship. A friendship is where two people unite,…
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As our world becomes more and more busy, people are experiencing loneliness on a greater scale than ever before. Most people we know are one cell phone call or mouse click away, yet we feel more and more isolated. If…
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Autism is a catchphrase for a wide-ranging spectrum of neurological symptoms. People with autism range from those who can successfully live independently as adults to those who will need constant care and supervision for their entire lives. Communication and physical…
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A lot of people would say a friend isn’t a true friend if (s)he won’t help you see through the hard times, and I would agree, but I think there’s more to it than that. A true friend is the…
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Sarah felt like a child all over again. As a two year old, her mother had left her. She had left the girl and her father, and had gone to her parents. The marriage had been a shambles, something out…
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It all comes down to being jealous. Plain and simple. If a girl has a cute purse or an outfit she got from Paris, we want it. If she has softer hair than us, we want it. We always want…
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Best Girlfriends: Unwritten Rules of Friendship Listed below are rules that are more than just idle ramblings. These are the rules, although unspoken, that my best friend and I have always lived by. My best friend and I are celebrating…
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A friend is a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. People tend to lean toward the middle and refer to one as a friend because they like someone. It’s important to know and trust another before this union is…
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There are several important elements necessary to maintain a good friendship, and the bonus is that they work well for all other important relationships in your life. 1. Listen The ability to really listen to another is a cornerstone of…
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Of course, the answer to the question depends on the person answering it. Everyone has their own ideas about the the ideal size of their circle of friends, but I have always had a small, group of intimate acquaintances. The…
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Finding and making friends can be difficult in our world today. People lead busy lives.  Between work and family responsibilities, it can be hard to find new friends and maintain old friendships.  But everyone should have friends and finding local…
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Friendships require work, compassion, and understanding. A relationship you have with a friend is completely different from a relationship with a partner or immediate family member. When we are young, it is easy to maintain friendships with people we see…
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