The whole purpose of having friends is to connect to someone with whom you share a common interest. Whether it is a shared love for the same things, or hate for similar agendas, it is always unique and a breath of fresh air to bond with someone and call them friend. Friends share secrets and … Read more
Making friends seemingly gets harder as we age. As an adult, approaching someone you don’t really know and attempting to strike up a conversation can be quite intimidating. So it’s no surprise that a lot of people struggle to make friends in community college. Still, we believe that creating those new bonds is possible. In … Read more
I went to lunch with a dear friend a couple of years ago. She seemed down and out, and I could see she had something on her mind. After some gentle coaxing, she finally started to talk about the bad week she had experienced. I messed up royally, though. Instead of listening to my friend, … Read more
Let’s face it – it’s not always easy to meet new people and make friends in a new city – especially when you don’t know anyone. And yet, that’s the position I find myself in right now having recently moved from Denver, Colorado to Knoxville, Tennessee. I’m not sure if it’s just me, but it … Read more
“Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who walked into your life, said, “I’m here for you”, and proved it.” ~ Anonymous Friends come into your life in all manners and ways. But you should make sure your friend has the qualities of a good friend: someone who is always there for … Read more
Has a stroll through a park ever taken you down memory lane, compelling you to think about the times when you used to hang around with your friends? John from next door, Claire from school, or George who used to sit beside you on the school bus? You might think about these friends all the … Read more
Kindness is such a beautiful thing. It brightens up the world and brings humanity closer together. And along with kindness comes empathy: the ability to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes. Though the walk may not be easy, taking it, and feeling the pain they face, brings both understanding and compassion. While sympathy is often … Read more
Are you tired of feeling frustrated after a failed relationship or friendship? If so, then one way you can make a change in your life is to stop chasing people. In fact, you’ll be better off if you stop chasing people who will never be your true friends. Life will improve if you stop running … Read more
All the extroverts make it seem so easy to make and have friends. I’m sure you, my fellow introvert, have noticed. An extrovert seems to be like a lighted candle, and all the moths (aka many friends) are just attracted to the candle and dance and flutter about. And then there’s you. It seems impossible … Read more
One of the hardest things about graduating from college is leaving your friends. Now that you’re out in the world, you’re less likely to be surrounded by people your own age who share your interests. It’s going to take some new approaches to find some great new friends. So in this article, we’ll talk about … Read more