Friendships

When I was 11, I received an autograph book as a present from my mother, who felt it was important enough to impart this message to me, courtesy of William Shakespeare, “To Thine Own Self Be...

This article is not about being normally shy at times or only under certain situations. It´s about being so self-concious around people all the time that you actually feel heat produced by...

Letting a friend know that you’re in love with them, or even developing feelings for them can be quite scary. You need to know the basics before diving into a confusing conversation with your...

Bullying is not a fun thing to go through. Whether it is in school or outside some kids try everything to avoid a bully. There have been cases where kids will walk 20 minutes out of their way...

When the people we love lose someone they love, we may feel a large mix of emotions. Sometimes we feel sympathy or even extreme empathy but don’t exactly know how to comfort someone in this state,...

Being a good first time room mate can be tough, especially when you've been pampered by your mom for better part of you early life, but it is not impossible to live with a stranger and not make...

There’s that one person in your social or work circle and you can’t help but think it would be so much nicer if they weren’t there. You probably already spend as little time as possible with that...

We have all experienced some form of peer pressure. It is a normal occurance. You may be wondering how to get away from the pressure. You have a choice! You are unique! Make choices for...

High rise apartment tenants are quite often single adults, young and old, widows and widowers. Some are young couples saving to buy a home, or senior couples who have sold their homes in favor of...

Most would agree that having a circle of friends is healthy for personal development. Good friends offer support and encouragement but in order to reap the benefits of friendship, you must first...

I have been there and I have done great changes to my social life. If only I had a manual which would make it all easier, and to not have to search for answers myself! Now I have TONS of friends...

When a friend is experiencing grief, it's often hard to know how to support them. Sometimes, great intentions have less than great outcomes. Learn how to best be there for them.

If you are ever in the very sad situation of having a close friend or family member terminally ill, it is a very difficult time. Many people are uncomfortable and uncertain on how to show their...

Trying to motivate an online friend can be challenging. You don’t want to come across as annoying, yet you want to be supportive. Taking time to walk that fine line, can prove to beneficial...

Not only is it difficult to cope with the grief of losing someone, it’s especially hard when the person grieving is your loved one. It hurts you to see them in pain and you want to help but you...

Flirting can be fun, but if you or the other person is not interested, it is important to not send the wrong message. The chemistry of love may not feel right, and you do not want to pursue any...

Know any jerks? Of course you do. They may not intentionally be so, but in any event, you want to keep your distance from them. The best way to do this is to exert as little energy as possible...

Everyone has a friend or two or clings to them too much or for too long. Here are some ways to stop that “friend” from bothering you anymore!

These friends don’t express real feelings and they will be always looking for ways to make you feel they are better than you, always bragging about stuff and intentionally putting your down. When...

People want to be liked. People like people who like them. If you want a date, a job, or just a favor, it helps for people to think you like them (even if you don’t). These tips aren’t exclusively...

Have you ever felt as though you were being taken for granted? All of your friends and family members know that you have a big heart and are certain that if they happened to get into any trouble,...

All friendships are based on trust. Divulge confidential information about your best friend to another person and soon you’ll be looking for a new best friend. There are simple actions you can...

Do you have a friend or relative who has gone septic? Does everything positive that happens to you, seem to irritate them? Is there someone in your life you can count on to be that negative...

It can be very difficult to let people go. As humans, we are resistant to change and always worry that we are making the wrong decisions. However, when we hold on to the wrong people, we hurt...

Empathizing is the art of acknowledging someone’s feelings to show that you understanding without saying “I understand.” When used properly, empathizing can diffuse emotional reactions to allow...

Have you ever come across a blind or visually impaired person while you were out and about? Are you a public servant? Do you work behind a cashiers counter or in customer service? Chances are you...

Haters are people who don’t necessarily hate you but they hate you doing better than them. A hater won’t always hate on you as long as they are doing better than you. A good way to sum up the...

Discover the secrets of how to win every argument. Tired of yelling and screaming in an argument just to end up losing? If you are like most people, you get into arguments all the time. Your...

You may not get to pick your family but at least you can pick your friends. So take advantage of this. Many people feel they are stuck with toxic friends but it is simply not true. It isn’t...

Do you have any friends who are really in need now? It is found that it is difficult to help others since the problem which they are facing may be too complicated. This article gives some steps...

Are you trying to create distance from your trouble making friend, resist the urge to meet with a bad group of people or stay away from a place that is wrecking havoc on your life? Consider the...

Have you ever wanted to project a strong, independent image in certain situations like a date, job interview, or at a party? Tips on how to appear confident while building your self confidence.

So, you might have spent several months or even years mourning the loss of someone you loved either by their death or perhaps a relationship did not work out? You may wonder 'At what point do I...

Do you have a person in your life who you can’t depend on because he or she often does not follow through with plans? You can almost rely on him or her being unreliable? Often times, you will get...

Many of the people that you meet in this world are kind and caring, thank goodness. But there are a few mean people, a handful of rotten apples in any bunch, as they old saying goes. If you are a...

Friendships last forever... don't ruin them with petty things. Follow these tips to build a stronger bond between your friends.

You don’t look sick. What you look like is a very lazy person who doesn’t take the time to clean the house very well. You don’t ever drive to visit your friends, in fact you don’t call much...

Not everyone we met shares our views, opinions, and ideas. But it doesn’t have to be the reason for us to stop cultivating ourselves and reaching out to others. The following are some suggestions...

When somebody shares his/her secrets to you, it shows that you are a trustworthy person and you don’t want to lose that trust by spreading those secrets to others. The person who shared the secret...

Tact. Consideration. Diplomacy. Finesse. Savoir-faire. Call it whatever you want, but according to Random House, tact is "a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense." It...

If you follow these steps, you'll be prepared to effectively resolve conflicts.

No matter where you are, you want people to feel that you are approachable. You can end up meeting quite a few new and interesting people by being this way. However, it’s easier for some...

Your friend is locked up, but you still want to write to him. If he happens to be in an Arizona state prison, part of the Arizona Department of Corrections, the task is not that difficult.

Motivation involves the desire to achieve a task and the willingness to carry it out. Motivated individuals work toward their goals despite any obstacles or trials they may encounter along the...

No matter how much we try to get along with others, sometimes it simply doesn’t work out. Sometimes, we even find ourselves in situations where heated argument turns into threatening jargon...

You not only want to make sure that you hire a fantastic babysitter for your child, you also want to build a good relationship with that person as well. Great babysitters are hard to come by, so...

When mentoring teens, the rewards are very high. The teen years are a time of discovery, abandon, reflection and planning. Mentoring teens provides a wonderful opportunity to view, and even guide,...

After you have met someone interesting, it often compels you to want to find out more about that person. Approaching how to get to know someone better can be awkward if you don’t have a...

Family and friends often want to offer advice to help solve the problems of those they love. Perhaps they see someone they care about going through a situation similar to one they’ve...

In today’s go-go sociality it is a hard to swallow fact that most of us will end up moving away from our place of birth. Facing a town full of people you don’t know can be a daunting task, scary...