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…
Use these clever social hacks if social situations make you feel awkward and uncomfortable. Interacting with others in a social setting is what makes us human. It sets us apart from other animals and allows us to make plans for the future, form relationships and seal business deals. But what if these types of social settings make you anxious and overwhelm you? Social…
It is said that you are the average of the five people that you spend the most time with. So what if you surround yourself with empowering people? People you hang out with do matter for your wellbeing and personal development. It’s important to think about whom you are spending your time with, as they will directly influence who you are as a…