Should you still be friends with your ex-girlfriend? Of course not! All that drama for no reason is highly unnecessary. Why go threw all the emotional ups and downs? From experience, it can be the most stressful situation trying to be…
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Sick people need looking after, no matter what is wrong with them. There is nothing more upsetting than being ill and feeling like you have nobody to help look after you. It leaves you feeling sad and lonely. Being a…
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Introverted people make very good friends, because they are generally very loyal. They will appreciate the fact that you take the time to be part of their lives; all the more so, because they struggle to make friends in the…
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Given the opportunity to experience an array of cultural backgrounds is a privilege indeed. Entertaining guests from different backgrounds is educational, hospitable and aids in breaking down the racial barriers the world has cradled within its arms for far too…
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You are introduced to a stranger. At that moment, you know little, if anything, about the person. For some individuals, it is a stressful time. They don’t have a clue as to how well they will be received. Will the…
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Entertaining guests of a different cultural background can be a joyful learning experience for you, and the recipients of your hospitality. When you open yourself up to sharing experiences with different people, you give yourself an opportunity to gain wisdom…
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A toxic friendship can sneak up on you if you are not careful. Toxic friends are people that want someone to pay attention to them and help them, without having to be a good friend in return. These people are…
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College can be a challenge for freshmen setting foot on campus for the first time. They would not have a clue as to where to meet new friends or get acquainted with other students or their peers. College campus can…
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When you are inviting guests of different cultural backgrounds; you are already aware that they are different. You must be the host/hostess who has the ability to communicate with all people. You have to at least know a little about…
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Many people, particularly those who work for organisations with offices all over the country or even world, need to work closely with people that they may never have met in person. Most of the time, this is not a problem,…
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“For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, ‘It might have been‘” ~John Greenleaf Whittier There are moments of reckoning in everyone’s lives, situations where they must surrender either their fate or the fate of some…
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Why are old friends so important in life? Probably because they were the first people that you got to socialize with in life. Be it school friends or friends from the neighborhood, finding time to spend with friends is essential…
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Outgrowing friendships is all about growing up or growing apart or a little of both. Friendships tend to evolve in your most immediate and most frequented environments. Change the environments and somehow friendships change. Growing up is a time of…
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Those who can – do. Those who can’t – teach. – H.L. Mencken I used to think this was a derogatory quote, but I’ve changed my mind. Many great people have had amazing talent but were unable to fulfill their…
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It is very difficult and sometimes heartbreaking to accept that a friendship has gone bad. Bad blood between two close friends can have very negative consequences and haunt the two forever. Old friends sometimes think that nothing can come between…
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Most people like to be generous to their friends because they have a great deal of respect and admiration for them and they know that they would happily return the favour. But there are some people that will quite happily…
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When a friend gives unwanted advice there are several reactions you can consider in order to ignore the unsolicited comments without being rude. First of all consider the source. A true friend has good intentions and probably does not realize…
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It is very sad, how you might think someone is really your true friend, but in reality you find that they are just freeloading off of you. Sometimes a person might be very subtle in hinting that you realize that…
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There are occasions when you might want to show appreciation to coworkers for their helpfulness or thoughtful behaviors. A congenial atmosphere adds to overall job satisfaction and if you are fortunate enough to work with considerate, helpful coworkers, it is natural to…
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Best friends are seen as very special people in our lives and ones who we hold in the highest esteem. It is very easy for us to rely upon our best friends, to divulge our deepest secrets to them and…
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Moving to a new town can be lonely, especially if you don’t know anyone in your new area. Friends who care about you and who you can spend time with during positive or challenging times make a huge impact on…
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It can be quite an uncomfortable experience when meeting an on line friend in person. There are so many thoughts that run through a person’s mind. The awkwardness of meeting an on line friend in person is generally made easier…
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