In this article, we will help you understand some of the qualities of good friends you should be looking for in people around you. This way, you will be sure that you are surrounded by true and good friends. "You can't choose your family, but you can choose your friends" is a phrase I'm sure we are all familiar with. And it ultimately…
Friendships are necessary for us – after all, we are social animals. But there can be a lot of different friendship problems, which sometimes can make us wonder why we bother. The various friendship problems we may have to depend on the type of relationship with our friends, which also means that each requires a different fix. Every friendship is different, and every…
If you’re looking for ways to connect with someone, then look no further. There are many great conversation starters that really break the ice! Have you ever noticed someone in the crowd that just grabbed your attention? Have you ever wished you could have an important discussion with your boss without feeling intimidating? Well, those are a few examples of cold hard barriers…
Discover more about the psychology of false friends. Find out how to clean up your life and gain respect in this fast-paced world! Friends are an integral element in the success or failure of a person. This is one of the reasons why it is important to recognize false friends in your life. It is a common belief that a person can be…
Before you learn how to deal with jealous friends, you must become acquainted with the green-eyed monster. He’s not a fictional character! Boy, am I jealous! I must admit, and I must not write this post from an objective standpoint. Just like with my other pieces, I must share what I know from either an antagonist or protagonist point of view. This time,…
Everyone is suffering when life gets hard, and nothing helps get you through the tough times better than someone you can truly rely on. Someone that knows how to make you smile through the tears and pick you up when you are down. The difficult thing is finding the right person to lean on. Sometimes even the best of friends can abandon us…
You’ve heard of narcissistic intimate relationships that cause all sorts of trouble, but what about that narcissistic friend? There are numerous articles which talk about narcissistic intimate relationships – you can use the signs to discover if your husband or wife is actually a toxic person. But many people never even think about close friends as being narcissistic. A narcissistic friend can also…
What makes great friends? Different people can give different answers to this question. Here is what the Buddha said about true friendship. “Young man, be aware of these four good-hearted friends: the helper, the friend who endures in good times and bad, the mentor, and the compassionate friend.” The Buddha, or The Enlightened One, was to a large clan called the Shakyas. Throughout…
Slowly, people are starting to embrace more intentional lifestyles. One of the ways people are doing this is through communal living. Another is by giving back to the community. We live in a consumer-driven world that promotes selfishness and a focus on things. Living more intentional takes back that focus. Spending time with family, friends, and building a community is a much more…
We all like to think that we have good manners and know about our social behaviors and etiquette rules. But is it possible that we are not conducting ourselves properly and in turn pushing people away from us with our social behaviors? If you’ve ever experienced an eye roll in your direction or a blank stare, then read on. It could be that…