Friends and Peers

For an outgoing person, meeting new people is rarely a problem. Starting casual conversations comes naturally at the supermarket, museum, local bar and almost anywhere else. For those who are a bit shy, it may be more difficult. However, anyone…
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The single most common reason for being afraid of meeting new people is simply this: we don’t like the slightest hint of rejection. We are afraid of rejection – that they wont like us, wont return our call,  wont smile…
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Meeting new people can be scary. We all want to be accepted, yet realize that is not always the case. It can be daunting to make new friends, yet relationships are so important to in our lives. The good news…
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Most people, at some point in their life, will have experienced some trepidation at the thought of meeting new people. Many of these fears are born of our own feelings of inadequacy or insecurity. Feeling confident in social situations, although…
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When my mother entered the kingdom of seniorhood, she was determined not to slow down her social life.   “For every friend I lose, I am going to make two more.” Those are fighting words, brave words, words to put into…
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There are usually plenty of opportunities to meet people in college – from those in your class, to the clubs and societies that thrive in college circles. You will not usually be stuck for meeting people; the trick is to…
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Meeting new people in college can be a little scary, as your campus may have thousands of people and you feel a little insecure about fitting in and being accepted. While the first time away from home can make you…
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Does he / she like me? How can I tell? What are the signs? Oh the confusions that reign in those teenage years when one is struggling to learn how to tell if a person really likes you and is…
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Girls are from Venus and boys are from Mars, so the saying goes. The theory behind this popular saying is that in many respects the two sexes are alien to each other. In teenage years this may feel very true,…
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Talking to the opposite sex is something that gets easier with time. The more you talk the easier it is to relax. Remember that they are human just like you. The teenage mating ritual can often seem to be a…
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It is not an easy to decide whether to tell your friend her husband is having an affair, or just stay out of it. Some women might feel it is their duty, as a good friend, to be the harbinger of bad…
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As young people become adolescents, they learn a new language called non-verbal communication. Of course it’s not really new. We’ve all seen pleasure on our parent’s face, when we’ve done something to please them. Similarly, we’ve read their expressions when…
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Look in the mirror and what do you think of the person facing you. Think again about what your friend would say if they were standing next to you right now. Would they willingly say that you were a good…
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Everyone’s doing it! Whatever “it” is, do you feel like you have to participate? Why? Are you a people-pleaser? How much do you care about what others think about you? Of course, it is important to care about people, but…
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Jealousy during a friendship is a very common emotion. Your friend could be jealous that you got a new car or were accepted into your top pick college. Jealousy is also an emotion that damages friendships, sometimes leaving them irreparable….
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Once in a while we all need a friend. That person or those people with whom we share a special bond. Being there for each other when things are great or even when things seem to be going downhill. At…
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Moving to a new city is both exciting and scary for some people. A fresh start with a new job, home and friends. For some people, making new friends is a challenging task. The fact that they are in a new city,…
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I attended an all-boys’ boarding school from grade one through high school. Girls were always very different creatures, and I doubt if I had anything resembling a boy-girl conversation until I was age 15 and a high school junior. The…
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Being made redundant is no laughing matter, and those who find themselves in this position deserve our sympathy, patience, our help and our understanding. However this does not mean that we should treat someone made redundant as if they are…
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You are only cool and part of the gang if you are wearing the latest sports shirt or designer trainers. How many times have we heard these reasons being used when the teenager wants the most expensive item of clothing…
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Everyone has friends with self-confidence issues. Most things are out of their comfort zone.  Some of the easiest tasks are beyond them, simply because they have absolutely no belief in their own abilities.  Their negativity can be draining but, more than…
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When I was growing up I didn’t have too much of a problem with peer pressure, but there is a good reason for that. I felt I didn’t have to compete with anyone for anything, I was shy, yet I…
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There are essentials that every relationship needs in order to survive, but do you really want your relationship to JUST survive? Being happy and fulfilled most of the time in a relationship is what’s really important. There is a vital…
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You have to feel pretty comfortable in your own skin to want to talk to someone of the opposite sex. Especially if their “skin” is dark, flawless, and glowing! So where do you start? As corny as it sounds, start…
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People would think that someone who is being controlled by peer pressure could recognize it and just stop, but life is never that simple. As someone who suffered from peer pressure control, I can tell you that it sneaks up…
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You have to take into consideration the foundations on which the friendship lies. Is it the kind of friendship that comes about purely from mutually knowing another friend? Is it based on Trust? Trust is a very important factor in…
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Moving to a new city can be one of the most difficult things you can do in your life. You could be moving to a different city for many reasons such as a taking a new job, being transferred, going…
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To my way of thinking, any friendship that has to be “dealt with” may be a friendship that’s already in trouble. What exactly is a platonic relationship? And, why does this question fall under the sub-heading, “Friendship Drama and Issues?”…
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Unwanted advances are to deal with sometimes. It may be easy to turn down an obnoxious person, however, it is more difficult to turn down a nice person. There is always the fear of hurting a nice person’s feelings. This…
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Having friends around all the time is great and sometimes even their love interests are funny and great to be around. Sometimes, it can be very difficult to imagine what it would be like if things were to change. However,…
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