Friends and Peers

Friendship is that best of all comforts – one that is freely given, freely taken, upon which nothing and everything depends.  Friends come and go, some are with us always, others for a season, and likewise are we for others. …
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Friends are a part of everyones lives. We may not always have the same friends at different times of our lives, but, having friends gives us companionship, a shoulder to cry on, people to rely on, and fun times to share with others we…
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What is the definition of a friend? Friendship develops easily between two people. This is because as human beings, we are social beings and need others for support and inspiration. This brings a twist to the definition of friend. Is…
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Choosing good friends is to a large extent, a natural phenomenon.  Rather than being judgemental if someone would make a good friend or not, your best option would be to primarily go by your gut feeling. This would simplify the…
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It can be challenging to cope with a friend who is down a lot of the time. There could issues going on in their life that you are not aware of, or they could have clinical depression which is a…
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The definition of a friend is different for everyone.  Some believe a friend is there with you through anything.  You can call them anytime, day or night.  They pick up the phone when you call and are there to listen…
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If you have a friend who is under the weather, cheering them up is part of being their friend. The ups and downs of life often get under people’s skins, and they need friendship to help them get back on…
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During High School, people have difficulty determining whether someone is really their friend or not. And with movies like “Mean Girls,” which epitomizes high school cliques, it really makes people wonder if their best friend is really forever. Many teenagers…
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Every individual on this planet is unique. Each person has had different life experiences that ultimately help mold him or her into the person that they are. Unique personalities develop and as a result, individuals have differences in tastes, thoughts,…
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An Eternal Enigma-True Friendship We learn the value of friendship from a very early age; true friendship is unconditional: it is selfless loving and giving. Perhaps we are too busy, pursuing our careers that we tend to ignore the most…
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Peer Pressure, is it good for us or bad for us? The answer to that question is what the end result will be as a result of that peer pressure. If a group of your friends are suggesting that all…
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Friendship is a concept known in all cultures worldwide throughout all races genders and age groups. Most of us begin cultivating friendships as early as pre-school. Those beginning friendships are all about innocence. Sharing, spending time together and having fun….
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A friendship that has run its course can stop your from moving on in your life and play havoc with your emotions. You may no longer have the energy or the will to continue this parasitic relationship but for the…
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There is no other human experience to rival the intensity and passion of being in love. People can fall in love many times during their lifetime but seldom stop to consider that this experience may be linked to their souls…
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Toxic friends, we’ve all had them. Sometimes they are easy to spot, sometimes they are a bit more disguised. Nobody wants to be put into an uncomfortable situation, so here are a few key ways to determine if your friend…
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Friendship is one of the most dynamic relationships one will experience in life.  Mature friendships can seem static; one often hears statements like, “Twenty years later, and it’s still the same.”  Such perceptions are, in part, illusionary; friendships change and…
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The idea of moving out of your parents house or the home in which you grew up in favor of moving in with your friends as a means of starting out on your own is a concept which many choose…
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Why is it people are so concerned with having friends in the first place? I think the need to have anyone for a friend reveals a fear of not be able to relate one’s self to others. This fear is…
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Every teen is nervous about talking to the opposite sex, and probably many adults are as well. Once you realize this you can get past the cool facades,fake indifference or tough exteriors and you may even help someone else come…
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In the world today, almost anything is possible. Men have traveled to the moon. Cells have been cloned. People have even claimed to hear their animals talk. With feats such as these, being friends with an ex-lover seems like child’s…
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The essence of friendship sounds like a beautiful recipe. However, instead of just sugar and spice, there are usually a variety of other ingredients that sometimes flavor our relationships. Friendship is a process full of give and take, full of…
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There are many different kinds of relationships. There are familial relationships that are maintained between family members and extended relatives. There are friendships that develop throughout the course of an individual’s life. There are professional or business relationships between employers…
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“Why can’t we all just get along?” My mom used to tell me that over and over when I was younger and tormented my siblings. The truth is that if we really wanted to, we could get along. Arguments take…
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Many girls in general are normally shy to make the first move. Believe me, the opposite are the same. They are as a nervous-wreck as you are. Action talks louder than words so the first thing you should watch is…
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Aaaah. The age old question of male and female friendships without sex. I personally believe that this is something understood purely by women, and less by men. There is a good reason for this: Men think differently when it comes…
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There are many qualities that make up a good friendship. A friend offers companionship and fulfills that basic need of social interaction. Good healthy friendships have several common qualities and are what make up a real friend. A real friend…
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As a person with friends who lived in apartments with roommates, I know full well the pros and cons.It simply makes me glad that I have my own place and no roommates. In most cases, living with roommates is very…
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Bullying is a big issue especially with children who are in 5th Grade up through Middle School.   This is the time of a child’s life when physical changes can occur rapidly and they start to become much more social therefore…
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I have a best friend that I have had for many years. We are male and female but we have never been friends with benefits. We met in college and have remained fast friends. In our younger days we were…
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In terms of personal growth and development, change is an important factor. However, this certainly does not imply that all change is good. Since we cannot please everyone, it suggests that we should not always respond to the perceptions of…
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