temporary friends signs

5 Signs of Temporary Friends and How They Differ from Real Ones

Most of us have had temporary friends at one or another point in our lives. While it’s perfectly normal, it’s also important to differentiate them from true friends so that you protect yourself from unrealistic friendship expectations. How do you know if the people you hang out with are going to stick with you or whether they are just passers-by in your life?…

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10 Types of Superficial Friends and How to Deal with Them

10 Signs of Superficial Friends and How to Deal with Them

There's little doubt that social interaction, friendship, and companionship are vital to our mental wellbeing. Still, how do you know if your friends like you for who you truly are, or whether you've picked up some superficial friends along the way that are only there for the good times? Let's think about why superficial friendships can only ever make a half-hearted stab at…

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How to Not Care about What Others Think in 5 Practical Ways

How to Not Care about What Others Think in 5 Practical Ways

Whether we like it or not, unfair, and often unfounded judgment is around every corner. It’s human nature to have opinions and unfortunately, some people struggle to keep those opinions to themselves when they aren’t wanted. We’re told that it's necessary to learn how to not care about what others think, but that’s easier said than done. Opinions surround us, especially with the…

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Swedish Christmas Traditions You Should Know About

6 Swedish Christmas Traditions to Get You into Holiday Spirit

With so many regular customs experienced at Christmas, are you missing out on more unique ones you haven't heard of? There are several Swedish Christmas traditions that are not as common as our traditional gingerbread houses and mistletoe. It is worth it, however, to become more familiar with these traditions as they could add to your enjoyment of the holidays. As great as…

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How to Be an Interesting Person with These 8 Science-Backed Hacks

How to Be an Interesting Person with 8 Science-Backed Hacks

Everyone is interesting in their own right, but it’s okay to want to be the most interesting person in the room. We are all interesting. We all have our unique interests, skills, and history, so don’t start thinking that you’re boring just because others are different from you. However, we all secretly want to spark interest in others. There are a number of…

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Types of Criticism and How to Deal with Each of Them

3 Types of Criticism and How to Deal with Each of Those

People do not like an endless rundown of their shortcomings. That's why a lesson on how to deal with the different types of criticism is a must. Criticism comes in many forms, and happily, not all of them are negative. However, it can be pressurizing. Here is a presentation of the different types of criticism, and how to deal graciously with each one.…

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kindred spirits signs

What Are Kindred Spirits and 7 Signs You Have Found Yours

When you meet a kindred spirit, you will experience a rare connection. Similar interests and standards will be a few of the indicators. I’ve met a few people who’ve felt like kindred spirits to me. It was strange in a way at first because the connection was strong, so strong it was hard to believe. Have I been wrong about some of these…

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Winnie the Pooh Friends

Winnie the Pooh Friends and Wise Life Lessons We Can Learn

Life teaches us so many things, good and bad. Sometimes, children's books and cartoons provide some of the wisest of these life lessons. As a child, I watched Winnie the Pooh Friends, a cartoon from 1924. I marveled at the story and various characters. In those times, it was basically entertaining to a bored little girl. Now, I look at the stories and…

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