Resolving Conflicts with Friends

Rifts between best friends can be very painful for all involved, and for the most part both parties wish to mend the problems between them. As with any interpersonal relationships friendships...

Everyone goes through hard times, most of us go through them quite often. It's up to YOU to pull through those times, and this article is like a stepping stone to success. Hope it helps anyone in...

Jealousy is an emotion that everyone has felt at one time or another. A coworker gets a promotion, a family member buys a lavish car, you peek at your partner making eyes at someone else...all...

Friends or acquaintances that cause harmful and unsettling feelings are really not worth the effort sometimes. You would like to think that they are, but in the final analysis, you have to remove...

This can be difficult or easy, depending on the person and impact the relationship had. A lot of people who fail at this, tend to never get over the pain from the relationship. They hold onto the...

Unfortunately, in today's world, teens are constantly bombarded by the media that drugs and alcohol are the way to go. The media and some peers give the impression that EVERYONE does drugs and...

Admitting your mistakes and asking for forgiveness can be a sign of maturity. But overdoing apologies can be a sign of low self-confidence. If you say "I'm sorry" or "It's my fault" after every...

Gossiping can be a truly evil and addictive activity. It can ruin friendships and reputations. It's never too late to stop gossiping though, and you CAN do it!

Everyone has gotten jealous at least a few times in life. If you aren't careful, though, jealousy can take over your entire life! Learn how to quit being jealous of your friends by following...

There are a lot of times when you have to talk to your friends about a serious issue. But it can be very difficult to discuss something if the issue is between friends. You have to learn how to...

We all want to be a better friend to our friends. We all have almost invariably been in situations where we have a contentious relationship with someone. The best solution to this is to turn them...

This applies to those who are currently, or are trying to date a friend. Dating friends is different, because it is hard to separate friendship and dating. I've notice most people struggle in...

Some people may think friendship is more important than love while some people may think love is more important. What you can do after your best friend doesn't want to be your friend after he/she...

Whether you are attending high school and need to avoid a bully, in an abusive relationship with a stalker or made some enemies on the street, you will need to know what to do before someone makes...

Dealing with a broken friendship can be one of the most heartbreaking situations you can go through in life, especially if you've been friends with the person for a long time. There are a lot of...

FRIENDS. We all need a friend but when you have had a bad experience with one, you'd want to do away with friends. But is doing away with them the solution?

It's straight out of "Mean Girls;" you've got one friend on the line when the second calls wanting to vent about the first. Your friends are fighting and you're in the middle. Nothing can good of...

During your friendship you may encounter conflicts from time to time. One of the most difficult conflicts to resolve, is when you are in the middle of a conflict between two friends. This is a...

Friends may overstep boundaries when they expect more time or energy from you than you can give. We may sometimes fear losing our friends by taking back control of our time and energy; however, we...

The relationship between members of the opposite sex is always a volatile one. Sometimes no matter what a girl does, she will suffer the mistreatment of boys. It can be frustrating, but it's...

Hate, fear and resentment are emotions that take up space in our minds and hearts. This space could be better utilized with other wholesome feelings, such as love, tolerance and acceptance. Many...

Friends sometimes are people you can go to when you have no family or don't have a solid relationship with. Friends are usually who you discuss your deepest, darkest secrets with. What about when...

Being caught between two arguing friends can be a very uncomfortable situation. You can't take sides, or one of them is going to be mad at you, too. If you talk to one, the other may be offended....

Having enemies is exhausting. Let's be honest. who really wants to think that there are people out there that hate us? Most people are not really OK with that whole thought. There are a lot of...

Being a well-liked part of a group makes you feel confident because you're included. But when your friends turn away and leave you standing alone, it's an empty feeling and a hard one to cope...

Money and popularity play a key role in jealousy, especially when someone else has the money and popularity. Dealing with jealousy means you must look at yourself and acknowledge the things in...

Although they appear to be loving, loyal and kind, poisonous friends may feed off of negativity, find joy in another's misery or even have fun at your expense. Unload the negative relationships in...

Always be honest and sincere with everyone, and you will live peacefully, having real friends who will really like you - otherwise all your friends will be hypocrites. You always receive in life...

It's never easy to approach an acquaintance or group of friends and discover that they're ignoring you. Find ways to uncover and resolve the basic issues so you can deal with the hurt and...

When a friend is dating someone that their friend has a crush on, it can be hard for everyone involved. This situation may destroy a friendship or it may make two friends understand each other...

Friendships require work to maintain. Everyone has their own issues and keeping friends is something a person must work at and not take for granted. Friendships are especially difficult if another...

Friends are for the most part supportive and loyal, but there times when they can gang up on you. They usually do this in jest or maybe you earned it to some extent, but this does not make you...

There are some people in this world that make us really mad. Our enemies are usually the people who make us most mad with their comments, insults and gestures. It is not always easy to deal with...

Whether you are a guy or a girl, you may find that there is are some guys that hate you and you want to try to make friends with them. Follow these steps to become friends with the guys that hate you.

Having great friends is one of the joys in life. Friends bring good times and even greater memories. However, there are times when you get a feeling that your friends don't want you around. Follow...

One minute your friend is nice and the next she’s mean and the only thing worse than a mean enemy is a mean friend. There are a few things you can do to make the situation better and to learn how...

There are few things worse that the sinking feeling of being rejected and ignored and not knowing why. This is exactly why a group of friends starts ignoring one member--to punish them or cast...

Choosing friends wisely is the first line of defense against bad relationships, but everyone makes mistakes in judging the the character of some people. Disloyal friends not only bring heartache...

Your friends think you should drive a better car. Or find a cuter boyfriend. Or spend more money on your clothes. Whatever it is that your friends say you are doing wrong, it's hard to deal with...

Rarely does one have the opportunity to go through life without encountering at least one backstabbing friend. These friends can be insidious, as they conduct their dirty deeds behind your back....

The moment the word "pregnant" pops up on the little white test stick, you can't wait to tell the world. Your parents will rejoice, his parents will be ecstatic, and your friends will cheer--well,...

It's hard to be friends with a cheater. Not only do you feel uneasy about supporting someone whose behavior is hurting others, but there are practical considerations, such as whether you should...

They're two of your best friends, but they can barely have a casual conversation without fighting. Often, you find yourself right in the middle of a nasty argument--or they refuse to speak to one...

Fighting with friends is tough all around. We often say things we don't mean and feelings get hurt. Occasionally, no one wants to admit they were wrong and no one wants to apologize; it seems as...