Friends and Peers

Maintaining old friendships can be very tedious and time consuming depending on the strength of the relationship. Life is filled with curve balls and these can get in the way of friendships. There are a few simple ways to maintain…
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Q. Do you think we can make real friends on the Internet? I always believed that real friends had to be close to you, not long distance as those on the Internet. I am beginning to believe that we don’t…
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Some friendships may last a lifetime, and some may not. However, a friendship is an extraordinarily subjective experience. Everyone will have those friends that come and go. These friends can be categorized into specific types of friends, like acquaintances. You…
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Nearly everyone today has online friends. Online friendships mean the world to some people, while others are far away from the though of accepting such acquaintances seriously. As most other people, I have few people that I know solely thought…
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Twenty years ago, if you wanted to reconnect with a long lost classmate or friend you were looking at a time consuming, uphill battle, but today, it can be as easy as pouring yourself a nice cup of coffee and sitting…
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 All I searched for was a friend, someone who could empathize and sometimes sympathize with me. I never intended to cause any harm, all I yearned for was an arm to lean on during my weakest and most difficult times….
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One of the best things about life are the friendships that you will make during your lifetime. The only problem is that you tend to fall into a group of friends that you hang out with a lot. Whether it…
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Reconnecting with high school friends can be such a treat. All too often we graduate and eventually loose contact with each other. Life, careers and raising a family takes up so much of our time that we stop making the…
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Do you see yourself as a shy person?  When you are with your friends or with strangers, do you find it hard to start conversations or to share ideas in a pleasant talk? Do you hesitate to be in a…
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George Elliot says “Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words.” Two souls enjoy mutual understanding, respect and love regardless of the fact that they are kindred or acquaintances…
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Having a friend who drinks too much can be a very stressful experience for you, especially if your friend denies that they have a problem. You will find yourself worrying about him when he goes out without you, wondering whether…
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So you’ve decided to introduce your old friend, Becky to your new friend, Pam. you believe that you all would have a good time hanging out together sometimes. There is just one problem with this decision you’ve made, your old…
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Remember in grade school when all you had to do to make friends was ask? Sometimes it isn’t as easy as turning to the person next to you and asking them to be your new best friend, particularly as you…
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There’s nothing quite like an old friend. You know the type. It’s the person you have known since elementary school. Or the guy who went cruising with you when you were in high school and doing your best to be…
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This is me. I screw up. When I let my guard down a bit with a person,it means I am starting to trust you. I flaked and did some really shitty things; not only with you, but with other parts…
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Quantity versus quality is often debated as applied to every facet of our lives. As we vary in our opinions as human beings, so do the answers to the question of which is to be preferred. As it applies to…
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The value of a friendship can not be determined by whether it is online or in the real world. The value is based on the two people who are friends and the relationship they share. Online friends may come and…
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With increasing distances and dwindling relationships, growing old alone is a frequent thought that haunts many a man in today’s world.  A few minutes spared from your busy life can make a whole world of difference to someone’s day. If…
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“I just lost my job and my landlord is evicting me.” Depending on the type of influence you are surrounded by, this can proceed many different way, etc. Complete devastation and bitterness that will delay proper motion or an situation…
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“A lot of people don’t realize that depression is an illness. I don’t wish it on anyone, but if they would know how it feels, I swear they would think twice before they just shrug it.”-Jonathan Davis People who suffer…
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No matter where you have moved or what ultimate level you have achieved a person needs to be surrounded with a trusted circle of friends. You need friends to unwind at the end of a hectic day. There is an…
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If you were not a part of the in crowd and was considered a nerd by your peers. However, you managed to have befriended a few friends, by offering to do their homework, fix them up with your hot cousin…
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It is amazing how quickly a valuable friendship can turn into a worst nightmare. The trust, the love, and the loyalty are often more fragile than we think and we usually don’t make that realization until it is too late….
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Just when you think you know everything about someone, you may find out the hard way that they have a drinking problem. There could be a number of reasons for this and some people might choose to walk away while…
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A friend who puts you down may be a toxic friend. And the negativity that comes from a toxic friend shouldn’t be tolerated. Negativity isn’t always avoidable, but it is avoidable in cases where the negativity you are dealing with…
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Perhaps the short and easy answer to this question is you should always face your problems. But, it seems there are a number of extenuating circumstances which can make the answer not-so-easy or short. To what degree does the problem…
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It is almost impossible for an individual to successfully function entirely on their own. Due to the way nature has had it planned, every human being eventually develops a yearning and a desire to want to connect with others so…
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Friends come into our lives in Seasons I had my childhood friend visit me over the weekend and I don’t think I remember the last time I felt so peaceful after a hectic night out. Some friendships give you perspective about…
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The foundations of a friendship should be loyalty and trust. These virtues, help to create a long and lasting bond. A friendship is one of the most valuable relationships in life. It’s hard to imagine a person without at least…
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Unless you’ve been living in a straw hut on some uncharted island in the South Pacific, you’ve probably heard the term, “Friends with Benefits.” Just what does this mean? We all know what friends are, but what are the benefits those who…
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