Friends and Peers

Friends who are possessive are almost as bad as a jealous boyfriend, and friends who are demanding can totally wear you out! Having a friend for a very long time and knowing that you can always count on them is…
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The Internet has been an amazing tool of productivity and communication since it’s inception not so many years ago. People have been able to engage in dialogue and commerce all over the world, and individuals have been able to access…
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Friendship is an emotional bond you form with someone you are not related to. A true friend respects you, likes you and maybe also shares some of your interests, hobbies, values, opinions or lifestyle. You can trust a friend. They…
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You end a friendship when you feel that the ‘friend’ does not care about you, value or respect you, is not honest with you or becomes a total pain being very selfish in their behaviour towards you. . There are…
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It has been said that a true friend is gem and if you find one, take care of the friendship, because they are rare and will stand by you when everyone else has walked away. But oftentimes, due to differences…
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A Good Friend is a True Friend A true friend is not someone who would intentionally cause you harm; a true friend sees your sorrow and comes running to your side to offer encouragement. A good friend will always remain…
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to make friends instantly? It’s no big secret. Read on to learn more, put what you learn into practice, and it should not be long before your name is prominent in many people’s…
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Treat others the way that you would want to be treated. It sounds cliche, but how many of us actually do that? What type of friendship do you want to have, do you need your friend to approve, do you…
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To try and make friends is the first thing to do if you are alone in this world, or feel as if you are, because in reality none of us are completely alone. There is always some human contact throughout…
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It happens, you’re five minutes late for a meeting and when you step into your boss’s office you quickly know that you’ve made a terrible mistake and apologizes to your boss as you take a seat, this is trivial compared…
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*When do we know a friendship is over?: When and how to end a friendship? We all know when it’s time to end a friendship…it comes when someone has been dishonest with us; told our secrets to other people; there’s…
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Some people have genuine difficulty getting others to like them while others find it almost effortless. Yet, we all have the potential to be well liked right there within ourselves. It is just a matter of finding it and acting…
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There are only 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week and you probably spend a great deal of that on sleeping, your partner, family, work , church, hobbies and chores and do not have masses of…
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Some people might think it is better to have a small group of friends than a large group of friends while others might think the opposite. I am one of those people who prefer and think it is better to…
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Making a Family out of Friends True friends are a rare find, and when having that special friend in your life, it is hard to imagine ever being without them. Most of our treasured friends have shared all the pains…
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It may seem absurd to suggest that it isn’t just the man and woman involved in a relationship that keep it grounded and able to survive, but the friends and family around them that add to the stability. Often times…
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Sense and Insensitivity I have spent the past couple of weeks being very mopey and upset over the perception of a lost friendship. This person I know is going through a rough time and instead of seeking my counsel as…
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Toxic friendships are often difficult to identify. We find we’ve known someone so long that we hardly notice the affect they are having on our life. However, a truly toxic friendship has the capability of causing a dangerous and troubled…
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With autism on the rise, it is likely that you know someone who has a child who has been diagnosed with this condition. Autism is a tough thing to understand, and it can be heartbreaking for any parent who finds…
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In life, we are nothing without other people. No man can be an island as they say, and that is really a truth in life. You cannot do anything without the help of other people, and we all need others…
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Life would be easier if we all treat others, the way we wish to be treated. Unfortunately, that is not so all the time. We tend to “step on each others toes” knowingly or unknowingly, which often times cause dislike…
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There are so many ways to be considered a good friend, through acts of kindness and love followed by selflessness you should be able to achieve the title of good friend. As shallow as it may sound to some, being…
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Fair-weather friends are those who come and go and are not to be relied on if and when your going gets tough. They may come around when their going gets tough but when you have similar tough times they are…
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Why do so many people seem to concern them selves with the lives of others instead of their own? why is controlling others and their lives so obviously important to them? why do these people not have nor seem to…
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Why accepting people for who they are makes a relationship stronger… *Meeting people to be friends with: When we meet a person and we decide we would like to have a friendly relationship with them, we have more than likely…
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The differences between “good” and “toxic” friends is really in the way they are with you. Lets start with the “toxic” type first-since that seems to be the the real challange for most people. Toxic friendships seem to eat you…
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Friendships Should End When BEEADD Enters When my friendship with my BFF(Best Friend Forever) ended, I felt numbed, even though I was the one who ended it. Melanie and I had clicked form the first day we entered High School….
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Toxic friends can be those you’ve known for ages or people you thought would make a great friend. But as you will soon see. Friends come in many toxic flavors and the unfortunate news is that these aren’t really your…
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Pressure to party in college isn’t just coming from peers. American traditions, culture, society, even the economy all contribute to and perpetuate the perception that the college years are party years. Any student who chooses to resist this unhealthy stereotype…
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Friendship health is possible regardless of the friendship type and level. While it is less likely (not impossible though) that a close friendship would be unhealthy, a healthy friendship does not necessarily have to be a close friendship. Myriad factors-…
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