Acquaintance: a degree of friendship called slight when its object is poor or obscure, and intimate when he is rich or famous. – Ambrose Bierce. Is this true in your case or do you have friends who may not be so famous or known but are always for you when you need them or vice [...]
Many of us fear growing older because we are worried that when we are older we will be lonely. We often see older people sitting in shopping malls who seem to have no friends and nothing to do. We hope that won’t be our fate. What can we do to make sure we still have [...]
Have you realized that it seems the more friends you have and the busier you are, the less depth your friendships have? Are you at a point where you would like to reset and demonstrate to the people in your life that they are a priority to you? Surely the deepening of friendships takes time [...]
Is it ever a good idea to be “friends with benefits?” Do you wonder if a physical relationship will lead to something more meaningful? Are you confused about how sex changes a relationship? Friends with benefits may seem like a good way to get a relationship moving in the right direction, but there are some [...]
People find friends as their ultimate keeper of secrets and shareholders of fun. Their presence makes every dark gloomy days seem brighter and makes every warm sunny morning lighter than ever. There was even this finding that having friends can be a sure antidote to illnesses and depression providing a 22 percent lower risk of [...]
The internet has opened up a whole new world for those people who have had difficulty making friends in the past. With the large number of social networking websites, online chat rooms and online dating sites, making friends online has never been easier. Making new friends isn’t always a simple prospect for many individuals and [...]
In this new look at Social Interaction Psychology and Social Bond Theory, copying the motions, expression and mannerisms of people you meet appears to have a whole lot to do with promoting social bonding. New research appearing in the August 14, 2009 issue of Science suggests that the way to get others to like you [...]
It’s tough when you’re dumped. It’s even tougher sometimes when your friend has been dumped. They start doing stupid things, like harassing their ex or sitting at home, watching TV and eating junk food. Just remember that your friend is hurting as bad as someone whose friend or family member just died. What do I [...]
So she dumped you. And she wants to stay friends. Sound good, doesn’t it? You get to still see her, talk to her, and exchange funny emails. Plus, if she sees enough of you, laughs with you, and hangs out with you long enough… she’ll eventually want you back as her boyfriend again. Right? Sure [...]
Imagine all the enemies in your life converted to rewarding, lasting friendships, wouldn’t that be something? How many more friends would you have? How would that change your outlook on life? Obviously, only positive outcomes could occur, but is it possible? You’ll be surprised to find that not only is it possible, but easy and [...]