http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Relationships:Friendship EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Who can know how valuable a friend is, with the exception of the one who considers the friend? Having someone we share our deepest thoughts and aspirations with, can bring hope into an otherwise empty life. A friend may be a member of our family we grew up with, or it may be someone we have only recently met. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:00:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?On-the-Value-of-a-Best-Friend&id=2553748 http://ezinearticles.com/?On-the-Value-of-a-Best-Friend&id=2553748 Making friends today is no where near as hard as it used to be. One of the reasons we find this is true, is due to the availability of connecting with folks over the world wide web! By making friends before we see them, we are able to overcome our judgment of them by our preconceived ideas for how they must look physically, in order for us to believe how they are mentally and emotionally. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:33:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?On-Becoming-Acquainted-on-the-Web&id=2553236 http://ezinearticles.com/?On-Becoming-Acquainted-on-the-Web&id=2553236 I kindly request that you permit me a space in your widely read column in other to share my views on the need to build a strong friendship with your partner before consummating your relationship. Friendship according to the oxford dictionary is defined as a close, lasting and lifelong friendship between two friends. It is also a relationship born when two people receive and share love and mutual affection for each other. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:45:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Building-a-Lasting-and-Vibrant-Friendship&id=2529630 http://ezinearticles.com/?Building-a-Lasting-and-Vibrant-Friendship&id=2529630 There are things that get in a way of friendship, good or bad. Some glue us together; the others separate us from the ones we care for. However, we can have one constant friend. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:12:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friends-Forever-What-Comes-in-a-Way-of-Friendship?&id=2530590 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friends-Forever-What-Comes-in-a-Way-of-Friendship?&id=2530590 Are you having a reunion party amongst your old high-school or college friends but they are already too far away from you? Stop worrying and start posting free classifieds online, here are the tips on how to post local classifieds about reunion parties. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:41:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Tips-on-Posting-Local-Classifieds-With-Reunions&id=2526035 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Tips-on-Posting-Local-Classifieds-With-Reunions&id=2526035 Learn how to gather three (3) facts about someone without them knowing and you will have a friend for life. This technique will absolutely bring you high levels of success in all aspects of your life. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:30:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?(3)-Clues-to-Earn-a-Friend-For-Life-and-Achieve-Success!&id=2523612 http://ezinearticles.com/?(3)-Clues-to-Earn-a-Friend-For-Life-and-Achieve-Success!&id=2523612 Who really is your friend? I mean really. We use the term so loosely. She's a "friend" of mine, and so on. But who are your real friends? Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:33:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Makes-a-Friend-a-True-Friend?&id=2515875 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Makes-a-Friend-a-True-Friend?&id=2515875 Making friends after a move is one of the toughest and most important things you need to do to settle in and feel at home. There are many ways to start a new network, and I want to take a moment in this article to focus on the gym as one resource you can use. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:46:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Use-the-Gym-to-Make-New-Friends&id=2531251 http://ezinearticles.com/?Use-the-Gym-to-Make-New-Friends&id=2531251 The secret to finding a best friend is to be a best friend. You've heard that before, haven't you? But here's the real key. Be a best friend to everyone. It's called being respectful. If someone sees that you aren't being respectful to others, they can't very well expect you to be respectful to them. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:02:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-to-Finding-a-Best-Friend&id=2524992 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-to-Finding-a-Best-Friend&id=2524992 It is true that people who are lonely need and desire help even if they refuse to ask for it. They react poorly to any information that requires them to act. They seem to be quite happy to listen to "lonely" songs and read the research done by physicians and psychiatrists as long it doesn't require any action on their part. Even when they are presented with actions that could provide immediate relief from their loneliness, quite a large number of them react with suspicion and avoid taking the actions. It seems to have something to do with the fear that accompanies loneliness. They have become separated from other humans and are afraid, even afraid of the humans they have become separated from. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:56:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-You-Want-Immediate-Help-For-Your-Loneliness?&id=2506905 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-You-Want-Immediate-Help-For-Your-Loneliness?&id=2506905 When meeting Natasha, photographer Rick Smolan never imagined she'd be an emotional thread of continuity for his life. Human stories take unexpected turns, especially next year. I've got your back and you've got mine. That's a mighty welcome feeling as we enter 2009. Why? Because, more than any of the last 25 years, 2009 will crackle with change, unexpected loss and fresh opportunities to be there for each other. Consequently, prepare by picturing your Circles of Connection. On whom can you most depend and how? What can you ask of each other? Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:05:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forge-Stronger-Friendships&id=2512638 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forge-Stronger-Friendships&id=2512638 This article discusses how to develop and maintain close and intimate friendships in the fire of conflict. The strongest relationships are the ones that have been tested in conflict and have come through with a tighter bond. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:20:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Intimate-Relationships-Forged-in-the-Fire-How-to-Develop-Close-Friendships-in-the-Heat-of-Conflict&id=2513084 http://ezinearticles.com/?Intimate-Relationships-Forged-in-the-Fire-How-to-Develop-Close-Friendships-in-the-Heat-of-Conflict&id=2513084 Last month two friends broke trust. One offered to do something vital, didn't and didn't tell me. Another shared private information about me with a stranger. I don't know which felt worse. I do know it's a sign to re-learn lessons. Remember when you felt betrayed? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:43:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-to-Do-When-a-Friend-Betrays-You&id=2510984 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-to-Do-When-a-Friend-Betrays-You&id=2510984 Letting down one's guard. Chatting. Getting to know each other in comfortable ways. These are not frivolous activities for women after all. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:40:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Clue-to-Why-Friendships-Enable-Women-to-Live-Longer&id=2510700 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Clue-to-Why-Friendships-Enable-Women-to-Live-Longer&id=2510700 When you move someplace new, joining organizations and attending their social events is one of the best things you can do to make new friends. If you tend to be shy, then this will require you to step outside your comfort zone, but the payoff is worth it. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:37:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-New-Friends-at-Social-Events&id=2510583 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-New-Friends-at-Social-Events&id=2510583 What can you say when someone has suffered a terrible loss? Do you need profound words? Do you have to say just the right things? The best gift for a grieving person is you. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:25:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Can-You-Say?&id=2491041 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Can-You-Say?&id=2491041 Male or female friendships are valuable and sometimes friendships can be taken for granted. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to bond that friendship. Following are just ten creative ways to do just that. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:19:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Creative-Ways-to-Bond-a-Friendship&id=2500803 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Creative-Ways-to-Bond-a-Friendship&id=2500803 A break up can be one of the most unnatural things a person goes through, especially after a long term relationship. Knowing and being so close to someone for so long, it's a strange and awkward thing to just stop talking to them altogether. The question often arises: can you really be friends with an ex? Or is such a friendship doomed from the very start? Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:11:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-You-Be-Friends-With-Your-Ex-Boyfriend?&id=2499918 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-You-Be-Friends-With-Your-Ex-Boyfriend?&id=2499918 Everyone feels lonely at one time or another. And it can be hard to make new friends in today's troubled and unpredictable world. The friends and acquaintances we have may be so busy and preoccupied they don't even notice how lonely we are. We may not tell them how we feel because we don't want to bother anyone. So... we suffer in silence. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:48:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-Loneliness-15-Techniques-That-Work-Like-a-Charm&id=944192 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-Loneliness-15-Techniques-That-Work-Like-a-Charm&id=944192 Many people loose spouses feel discouraged, alone and like no one wants to talk to them. Many of these people are among us: Neighbors, co-workers, friends, family or fellow church members. What do we do or say that will encourage our widowed friends? What will discourage our widowed friends further? Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:26:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Right-Words-to-Say-to-My-Widowed-Friend?&id=2484352 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Right-Words-to-Say-to-My-Widowed-Friend?&id=2484352 When more than one person holds us up in a clear light they assist us in manifesting what we want. They influence reality by holding a vision of our highest state, this adds power to the vision we are holding of ourselves. So what do you do when you don't have such a group and the group you now have are bring you down? Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:29:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Manifest-a-New-Group-of-Supportive-Friends-When-Those-You-Now-Have-Are-Dragging-You-Down&id=2494911 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Manifest-a-New-Group-of-Supportive-Friends-When-Those-You-Now-Have-Are-Dragging-You-Down&id=2494911 In this day and age, especially in big cities so many people are very aloof when it comes to opening up a conversation. Oh sure, you can go to a coffee shop and engage someone in conversation on neutral turf easy enough, but chances are if you don't, they won't either. And often when someone does engage you in dialogue, it is "how's the weather," or other various platitudes, nothing intellectual or worthy of noting, just friendly chit-chat. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:33:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Clubs-and-Ever-Lasting-Friendships&id=2486724 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Clubs-and-Ever-Lasting-Friendships&id=2486724 Once or twice in our life we get to encounter a toxic friend. A toxic friend is someone who constantly gives you a headache and disappoints you most of the time. She puts you on the spot, embarrasses you and worse, betrays you. It's kind of ironic that you call her a friend when she habitually lets you down. A toxic friend is great in some aspect; she can make you laugh. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:47:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Detoxifying-Yourself-From-a-Toxic-Friend&id=2481764 http://ezinearticles.com/?Detoxifying-Yourself-From-a-Toxic-Friend&id=2481764 One of the problems faced by lonely people is inertia. Exhortations to action are met with disbelief or inaction from those that are lonely. Here the situation is flipped around with a tongue-in-cheek instigation to achieve loneliness by following twelve action steps. These twelve steps point out the things that people do to end up being lonely. Hopefully lonely people will see the actions that brought about their state of loneliness and do the opposite to get themselves out of their situation. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:54:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-to-Be-Lonely?&id=2470996 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-to-Be-Lonely?&id=2470996 You know the type. She treats everyone like a close friend, and uses any information you give her as a weapon. She has no problem planting seed lies as well, just for the game of it. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:08:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Great-Frienemy-Debacle&id=1908202 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Great-Frienemy-Debacle&id=1908202 People with whom you surround yourself can make you, or break you. You may have been led to believe that the longer the friendship, the better the friend. Yet, that's not always the case. Yes, some friendships can be like fine wine-growing in richness with time-but some, just aren't meant to have a very long shelf life. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:15:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?If-You-Want-a-Happier,-More-Fulfilling-Life,-Let-Go-of-Unhealthy-Relationships&id=182741 http://ezinearticles.com/?If-You-Want-a-Happier,-More-Fulfilling-Life,-Let-Go-of-Unhealthy-Relationships&id=182741 Few relationships turn into long-lasting, meaningful friendships. This article discusses tips for close relationships that stand the test of time. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:52:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Meaningful-Friendships-That-Lasts-Forever-Tips-For-Close-Relationships-That-Stand-the-Test-of-Time&id=2465858 http://ezinearticles.com/?Meaningful-Friendships-That-Lasts-Forever-Tips-For-Close-Relationships-That-Stand-the-Test-of-Time&id=2465858 What if you could make friends out of the people in your life who have become your rivals or even your enemies? Do you think that would help you to become a better person? Imagine how much more influence you would have with people. But is it possible to make a friend out of a rival? Well, you are about to discover that it is not only possible; it is easier than you might think. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:04:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ten-Ways-to-Make-Friends-Out-of-Rivals&id=2458595 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ten-Ways-to-Make-Friends-Out-of-Rivals&id=2458595 "Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation." -George Washington (first President of the United States). Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:44:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Phases-of-Friendship&id=689572 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Phases-of-Friendship&id=689572 Have you begun to realize how hard best friends are to come by? Have you realized how valuable it can be to have quality friends in your life? Did you know that the quality of the relationships in your life can actually help you to live longer and to be more successful and even prosperous? If you have begun to the realize these things and are looking for the next step than keep reading to discover how you can find the best friends. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:01:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Find-Best-Friends&id=2370987 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Find-Best-Friends&id=2370987 We need to understand that Jesus is our friend. To understand our relationship as His friends, we need to learn the true definition of a friend, according to Scriptures. I believe that once we do that, our struggles to follow the Will of God become less and less. At the same time, we learn how to be true friends to others. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:47:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?12-Ingredients-to-True-and-Lasting-Friendships&id=2377064 http://ezinearticles.com/?12-Ingredients-to-True-and-Lasting-Friendships&id=2377064 Can't afford to buy meaningful birthday or thank you gifts for everyone in your life this year? Economy got you down? Turn to an old standby for an affordable way to let others know you care. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:02:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Cost-Effective-and-Timeless-Gift&id=2425635 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Cost-Effective-and-Timeless-Gift&id=2425635 What? I know. I can read your mind. As a busy 40-something woman, you hardly have time now for yourself and all you activities. Why would you add another responsibility on top of that? Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:08:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-to-Unite-With-Other-40-Something-Women?-Start-a-Group!-PS-Its-Good-For-Your-Health!&id=2258274 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-to-Unite-With-Other-40-Something-Women?-Start-a-Group!-PS-Its-Good-For-Your-Health!&id=2258274 Developing a mutually beneficial relationship is not impossible even in romantic connections. People often wonder if it's possible to inculcate friendship in a romantic relationship. Sometimes, the overwhelming effects of a having intimate relationships destroys the very essence of friendship in a relationship. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:38:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendship-Within-the-Relationship&id=2427029 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendship-Within-the-Relationship&id=2427029 Have you noticed that a lot of people have something to say about loneliness and hardly any of those people make practical suggestions about overcoming it? Psychiatrists study it, singers sing about how awful it is, journalists bring it to your attention but who is searching for ways to overcome loneliness? Even lonely people themselves do not always search for ways to overcome it. Why is that so? Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:19:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-to-Overcome-Your-Loneliness?&id=2415580 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-to-Overcome-Your-Loneliness?&id=2415580 They may not have fangs and live in coffins, but you know the type: those people who, when you walk away from a conversation with, it leaves you feelings drained, depleted and angry - almost like you had the blood sucked out from you. These so-called "emotional vampires" are there to instictually stun you, drain your essence and leave your carcass in their wake. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:38:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Emotional-Vampires-Relationships-That-Suck-Your-Blood-Out&id=2406092 http://ezinearticles.com/?Emotional-Vampires-Relationships-That-Suck-Your-Blood-Out&id=2406092 Sometimes you meet a girl and you seem to hit it off great but when you ask her out on a date, she is not interested. You have to realize right there though that just because a girl is not interested in going out with you, it doesn't mean that she can't become a good friend. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:08:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Good-Daters-Make-Friends-With-Girls&id=2407286 http://ezinearticles.com/?Good-Daters-Make-Friends-With-Girls&id=2407286 Many people today use the internet to find old friends, acquaintances, previous co-workers and even old girlfriends and boyfriends that they have lost touch with over the years. Sometimes this can be a good thing, sometimes not. My experience was a good one. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:31:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Searching-For-Lost-Friends-on-the-Internet-A-Users-Experience&id=2405027 http://ezinearticles.com/?Searching-For-Lost-Friends-on-the-Internet-A-Users-Experience&id=2405027 The bible is clear on God's definition of love. Love is defined in 1 Corinthians 13. That chapter is known by many of us as The Love Chapter. There is nothing left to the imagination as it relates to love. What about respect? Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:39:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Relationships-Based-on-Respect&id=2402665 http://ezinearticles.com/?Relationships-Based-on-Respect&id=2402665 One of the first things I do when working with a client is ask them about their support group. From friends, family, spouse, co-workers, church members, and others, I want to know who around this client knows what's going on with them, and will support them no matter what. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:50:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-ABCs-of-Friendship,-and-Why-Its-REALLY-Important&id=2396994 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-ABCs-of-Friendship,-and-Why-Its-REALLY-Important&id=2396994 It is amazing the local friendships that you can create just around your local town, not more than a couple of miles from your home, in fact if you go to your local coffee shop and do it on a regular basis then you are sure to meet people and make friends. If you need to consider openers or ice-breaker lines, I can give you a few pointers. Would you like that? Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:37:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coffee-Shop-Conversationalists-and-Friendships&id=2414396 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coffee-Shop-Conversationalists-and-Friendships&id=2414396 Is being shy keeping you from having more friends in your life? Can you imagine what it would be like to know how to make friends even if you are shy? Well, the good news is that with a little bit of practice you can get started even today! Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:12:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Friends-Even-If-You-Are-Shy&id=2399213 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Friends-Even-If-You-Are-Shy&id=2399213 Are you finding yourself in a new place where you just don't know anybody? Are you looking for some best friends who can help you to settle into you new environment and perhaps deal with some of the feelings of homesickness? If you are finding it difficult, frustrating or awkward to meet new people and develop best friends in a new town then you are about to discover five easy tips for how to build the friendships you are looking for. Thu, 28 May 2009 11:08:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-Friends-in-a-New-Town&id=2387446 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-Friends-in-a-New-Town&id=2387446 What is Twitter? basically Twitter is a social networking site that is free. With twitter you are able to micro-blog, which is the ability for users to send updates to others or have their own updates read by others, also known as tweets. Tue, 26 May 2009 10:37:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-There-a-Potential-Twitter-Sale?&id=2280109 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-There-a-Potential-Twitter-Sale?&id=2280109 Have you begun to realize how hard best friends are to come by? Have you realized how valuable it can be to have quality friends in your life? Did you know that the quality of the relationships in your life can actually help you to live longer and to be more successful and even prosperous? If you have begun to the realize these things and are looking for the next step than keep reading to discover how you can find the best friends. Thu, 21 May 2009 15:50:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Find-the-Best-Friends&id=2370987 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Find-the-Best-Friends&id=2370987 Meeting new people can be a challenge wherever you live. Here are some tips to help you kick off the process once you've walked in the door at a networking event. Thu, 21 May 2009 10:06:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Friends-Anywhere-in-the-World&id=2203625 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Friends-Anywhere-in-the-World&id=2203625 Having a friend is very important. Sometimes we look in the wrong places. Define friendship for yourself. Look at those you respect the most. Are you a good candidate to be your friend? How much trust do you put in yourself? Today, the world can be a lonely place! Tue, 19 May 2009 11:03:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Having-a-Friend-is-So-Important-When-You-Are-Trying-to-Lose-Weight&id=1572561 http://ezinearticles.com/?Having-a-Friend-is-So-Important-When-You-Are-Trying-to-Lose-Weight&id=1572561 Women base friendships on feelings of recognition, women like to show that they are very much the same as the other and show their weaknesses to their friends. Where men enjoy to talk with friends about their accomplishments and might even brag about some achievements, women are very careful with this. They are more likely to tell each other their most embarrassing moments or how they made a stupid mistake, and chances are high that their friends come up with even more awkward stories. Confession and recognition is how women confirm their friendships. This article describes the different types of friends that we all need. Tue, 19 May 2009 08:08:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friends-We-All-Need&id=2349420 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friends-We-All-Need&id=2349420 Do you know people you look forward to seeing? You eagerly prepare for their visit, looking forward to the conversation, stories and experiences you will share. Perhaps you also know people you look forward to seeing leave. You tolerate the time you spend together, but you are not gratified. Which type of person are you? Sun, 17 May 2009 11:54:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendship-Do-People-Like-to-See-You-Coming-Or-Going?&id=2348287 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendship-Do-People-Like-to-See-You-Coming-Or-Going?&id=2348287 Being an artist I sometimes stare at my canvas to see if any of the brushstrokes I have made take on different shapes and forms with each stroke of color. Some might be just straight lines, while in others you see a definite object jutting out from the canvas or watercolor paper. Like clouds in the sky, we try to see objects floating above us and in some we see definite shapes of an animal or other object flying above us. Fri, 15 May 2009 16:06:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendships-A-Canvas-Of-Many-Colors&id=2350794 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendships-A-Canvas-Of-Many-Colors&id=2350794 A recent survey suggested that the average person in their forties only has four people that they consider to be "a true friend". How many true friends would you say that you have? It is generally well known that the older we become the less "real friends" we have. This is due to various reasons including the fact that people who we previously classed as "a true mate" has let us down in some way, has moved away or because we have just been too busy. In this article I will be writing about the qualities that one would expect to see in a true friend, I hope you enjoy the read. Fri, 15 May 2009 11:44:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Become-a-Good-Friend-Or-Even-a-Best-Friend&id=2348180 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Become-a-Good-Friend-Or-Even-a-Best-Friend&id=2348180 His gentle words softened her heart like aloe lotion softens the skin. Her soft touch melted away his icy expression like standing near a warm fire melts away a chill in the bones. This article looks at the softer side of friendship by discussing the role and nature of tenderness in love relationships and friendship. Thu, 14 May 2009 14:37:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cultivate-Loving-Relationships-The-Softer-Side-of-Friendship&id=2340825 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cultivate-Loving-Relationships-The-Softer-Side-of-Friendship&id=2340825 Would you be tempted to throw away a friendship if your friend kept coming to you with that same old problem? How much effort would you be willing to put forth to keep that friendship, even though you were tired of hearing that same old, same old problem? Will someone be there for you when it's your turn? Thu, 14 May 2009 08:58:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Positive-Approaches-to-Your-Friends-Same-Old-Problem&id=2337737 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Positive-Approaches-to-Your-Friends-Same-Old-Problem&id=2337737 As a working mom, it's hard enough to find 5 minutes to yourself let alone be able to get out the door for a "Girls Night Out". So on the rare occasion when you're able to break free, make sure it's with the kind of friends who are worthy of your time. Wed, 13 May 2009 16:40:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Choose-Your-Friends-With-Care&id=1443092 http://ezinearticles.com/?Choose-Your-Friends-With-Care&id=1443092 If strangers are friends you have yet to come to know, how would you have treated strangers or people you are meeting for the first time? Would you have treated strangers with the same intimacies that you used for treating friends? With love, kindness and respect. Wed, 13 May 2009 09:59:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strangers-Are-Family-You-Have-Yet-to-Come-to-Know&id=2329332 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strangers-Are-Family-You-Have-Yet-to-Come-to-Know&id=2329332 Friendship is a strange and wonderful thing, subject to more twist and turns than a roller coaster. In fact it is as exhilarating as any ride a theme park can offer or as calming as a day at a spa. It may encompass anything from a simple acquaintance to a deep abiding relationship. An acquaintance however is a casual relationship not requiring the commitment of self and does not fall into the true sense of friendship. True friendship, however; requires willingness to lay down one's life-a willingness to give more than one takes. Tue, 12 May 2009 15:43:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Discover-Key-Ingredients-To-Being-a-True-Friend&id=2332201 http://ezinearticles.com/?Discover-Key-Ingredients-To-Being-a-True-Friend&id=2332201 If you date or work with someone who is very controlling - commonly referred to as a control freak, you know how trying it can be. Help is at hand! Learn how to deal with control freaks so you can stay sane! Mon, 11 May 2009 16:10:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Keep-Control-of-Control-Freaks-in-Your-Life&id=2220307 http://ezinearticles.com/?Keep-Control-of-Control-Freaks-in-Your-Life&id=2220307 So many couples are breaking up these days with their children caught in the middle. It seems what these couples fail to realize is the children are the ones who see and feel all of the fights and hostility their parents exhibit toward each other. Children do not ask to be born. Mon, 11 May 2009 16:00:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Absent-Parent-of-Your-Children-5-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Be-Friends&id=2298502 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Absent-Parent-of-Your-Children-5-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Be-Friends&id=2298502 Friendships are incredibly special things. Friends can be as close to you as family, and good friends will stand by you even when you are experiencing the darkest of times. A solid, trusting friendship is something to be valued and appreciated at all costs, but it can be difficult sometimes to keep friendships healthy and thriving. Fri, 08 May 2009 18:50:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Tips-For-Maintaining-Friendships&id=2320545 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Tips-For-Maintaining-Friendships&id=2320545 When it comes to cultivating close friendships, there is no substitute for face-to-face time together. Yet, building warm, long-lasting relationships is no easy task in this age of hyper-busyness. Most people are running here and there like chickens with their heads cut off and have hardly a moment to spare. Fri, 08 May 2009 09:21:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendship-in-the-Age-of-Technology-How-to-Use-New-Technologies-to-Enhance-Your-Relationships&id=2313612 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendship-in-the-Age-of-Technology-How-to-Use-New-Technologies-to-Enhance-Your-Relationships&id=2313612 Meeting new people can be a challenge wherever you live. Here are some tips to help you kick off the process once you've walked in the door at a networking event. Thu, 07 May 2009 13:46:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Friends-Anywhere-in-the-World&id=2203625 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Friends-Anywhere-in-the-World&id=2203625 As technology continues to advance, we are learning to perform multiple tasks in shorter time intervals. We can write several advertising campaigns, a few more feature articles, and negotiate multiple contracts with partners from five different continents before lunch time. Subsequently, with all the newfangled gadgets being invented at breakneck speed, there is a tendency to handle everything in three second sound bites. Wed, 06 May 2009 11:13:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendship-the-Old-Fashioned-Way-How-to-Develop-Deeply-Satisfying-Relationships&id=2308112 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendship-the-Old-Fashioned-Way-How-to-Develop-Deeply-Satisfying-Relationships&id=2308112 Friends can be your backbone in life: Through the good times and the bad. To keep a good circle of friends around us, we must look after our friendships. This ensures they grow with us through our ever-changing lives. Wed, 06 May 2009 09:28:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Have-Fabulous-Friendships&id=2240968 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Have-Fabulous-Friendships&id=2240968 Have you ever experienced a particularly stressful situation, something that really stretched your emotions? Have you ever had something happen that came completely unexpected, and took whatever pleasant feelings you had and dragged you down into immediate and involuntary depression? Have you ever suffered a breakup or a fight with a significant other, only to realize the depth of emotional pain you could feel? Tue, 05 May 2009 16:13:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Easily-Create-Friendships-That-Will-Last-a-Lifetime&id=2304821 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Easily-Create-Friendships-That-Will-Last-a-Lifetime&id=2304821 Every book and article on happiness lists the importance of personal relationships to our joy. It's not because we get our happiness from others, but because by sharing the happiness we have with others, our own happiness is strengthened. But warm friendships don't just happen. They must be cultivated and nurtured if they are to be meaningful and long-lasting. Tue, 05 May 2009 11:57:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Happiness-Five-Ways-to-Nurture-Friendships-and-Strengthen-Your-Happiness&id=2294473 http://ezinearticles.com/?Happiness-Five-Ways-to-Nurture-Friendships-and-Strengthen-Your-Happiness&id=2294473 Good long-lasting friendships are hard to come by. In order to have good friends you have to be a good friend. Solid friendships are not built with big, expensive gifts but with small seemingly insignificant gestures that demonstrate value and warmth. This article discusses four little tips to establishing long-lasting, intimate friendships. Mon, 04 May 2009 11:25:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Binding-Friendship-Four-Little-Tips-For-Building-Long-Lasting,-Intimate-Relationships&id=1928343 http://ezinearticles.com/?Binding-Friendship-Four-Little-Tips-For-Building-Long-Lasting,-Intimate-Relationships&id=1928343 We all have them somewhere. That one friend that you don't particularly go out of your way to spend time with, but for some reason you feel compelled to keep them in your life. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:56:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-is-it-Time-to-Break-Up-With-a-Friend?&id=1980291 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-is-it-Time-to-Break-Up-With-a-Friend?&id=1980291 Never try to prove yourself right or wrong to anyone in your life. This is because those people who don't believe you are not going to believe you anyway and those who believe you shall never need any of your justifications ever. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:34:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Components-of-a-Healthy-Friendship&id=2269472 http://ezinearticles.com/?Components-of-a-Healthy-Friendship&id=2269472 Do you want to have a lot of friends? Many people do and I'm sure you do too. But for that you should be a good friend first. That's how you attract many people to come to you. That's how you make people want to build relationships with you. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:00:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-to-Be-a-Good-Friend&id=2271691 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-to-Be-a-Good-Friend&id=2271691 As you are sitting there, reading this, I'd like you to imagine a time when somebody made you feel really good. (No, not like that!). When somebody said something to you that made you feel really special. Like they really saw the real you and appreciated who you really are. Not like a politician, or a salesman, or somebody that just wanted something from you. Few things feel better than a sincere, unexpected compliment from somebody that shows they not only understand you, but appreciate you as well. Now imagine how you felt about the person that said that to you. Pretty good, right? Well there is a simple way to make others feel just as good, and feel the same way about you. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:43:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Compliment-People-So-They-Feel-Wonderful-Because-of-You&id=2266067 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Compliment-People-So-They-Feel-Wonderful-Because-of-You&id=2266067 This article offers tips to make close friends. Friendship is a necessary part of life. We were never meant to live as islands or to be lone rangers. Learning how to make friends will lead you to a deeper sense of personal fulfillment. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:56:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Joy-of-Loving-Friendships-Tips-on-How-to-Make-Close-Friends&id=2260175 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Joy-of-Loving-Friendships-Tips-on-How-to-Make-Close-Friends&id=2260175 Have you ever met somebody that you felt an incredible connection to? Like as soon as you met this person, you could feel a connection between you and this person? You can feel a certain level of trust and safety when you are with this person. You feel like you've known this person for your whole life, even if you've just met. It's amazing when that happens, isn't it? Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:32:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Easily-Make-Friends-Who-Will-Like-the-REAL-YOU&id=2261756 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Easily-Make-Friends-Who-Will-Like-the-REAL-YOU&id=2261756 Once upon a time there was a girl I knew, brown hair, blue eyes. When she smiled, I smiled... Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:12:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Unforgettable-Bond&id=2250326 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Unforgettable-Bond&id=2250326 A creative rundown of some creative uses for postcard printing in building relationship with your family and friends. Includes different stages of development and its personal and real-life career applications. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:01:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Postcards-to-Gain-Friends,-Fame-and-Popularity&id=2236320 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Postcards-to-Gain-Friends,-Fame-and-Popularity&id=2236320 Friends are those persons who share with you all your joys and worries and are always there for you whatever the circumstances. You have truly been blessed with very good friends if they stay in your life for years together. It is not necessary that you meet them everyday or even occasionally. There may be some whom you have not seen for years together, but have kept in touch by e-mail and telephone and are aware of all the happenings in each other's life. As a matter of fact the rare times that you do meet, you start your conversations like old and never seem to find it difficult or awkward to continue talking for hours on end. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:36:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friends-Are-People-Just-Like-You&id=2110325 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friends-Are-People-Just-Like-You&id=2110325 As the years passed us by we gradually grew apart, developing separate lives and interests as childhood friends often do. Following college we both, coincidentally, found ourselves in Boston, yet despite the geographic proximity, the childhood whispers and giggles gave way to rare and punctuated encounters- a casual cup of coffee, a brief telephone call or the occasional Sunday morning brunch. Despite the inconsistency of these encounters, I always felt different after spending time with Amy; it was almost as if she saw deep into my soul. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:16:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Notes-From-the-Couch-The-Gift-of-a-Story&id=2249320 http://ezinearticles.com/?Notes-From-the-Couch-The-Gift-of-a-Story&id=2249320 What to do when friends disappoint,hurt, or burn you! Helpful steps to prepare you for timely, honest and healthy confrontation with a friend. These will help you heal, or enable you to move on. Sally says: "Now that I know something is wrong between us, I'm more than stunned. I can't say this to you partly because I can't seem to put words on the agonizing emotions that are churning, but I guess this sums it up: I feel like I've been fired as your friend and soul mate." Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:42:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Friendship-Hurts&id=2236282 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Friendship-Hurts&id=2236282 Sometimes if two people share a genuine bond, it can be easy for them to go from friends to something more. Going from that "something more" back to just friends can be a bit more difficult. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:32:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?From-Just-Friends-To-More,-and-Back-Again!&id=2230869 http://ezinearticles.com/?From-Just-Friends-To-More,-and-Back-Again!&id=2230869 Have you ever met someone and right from the very beginning they seem to be a wonderful person. Someone who makes you laugh and feel good, treats others with compassion and is a very nice person. Once you start to spend time with them, you start to notice certain faults and become confused at some of the statements that are coming out of their mouth. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:39:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-Friendships-With-Like-Minded-People&id=2229620 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-Friendships-With-Like-Minded-People&id=2229620 Making friends is largely a numbers game. The more people you meet the greater your chance of making friends. But there are certain behaviors that will increase your chance of forming friendships with the people you meet. Here are ten tips to help you form fast friendships. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:45:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-You-Can-Make-Friends-With-Anyone&id=2213243 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-You-Can-Make-Friends-With-Anyone&id=2213243 The transition from friends to lovers can be difficult to do especially if you have been friends for a long time. You know that it can also be quite scary for a girl to hear that her guy best friend is falling in love with her. So the best you can do is to endure a little more time hiding your real feelings and continue being one of the "girlfriends". Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:32:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Taking-the-Leap-From-Friends-to-Lovers&id=2222827 http://ezinearticles.com/?Taking-the-Leap-From-Friends-to-Lovers&id=2222827 Some people in life wonder why they are lonely and feel sorry for themselves. There is a way to change that around. By following a few simple steps on how to be a true friend, your relationships will improve and you can become the friend you wish you had. A few things to keep in mind is to love yourself first, communicate well with each other, listen to each other, be honest, do not be jealous of others, and learn to forgive. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:34:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Steps-to-Take-to-Be-a-True-Friend&id=2212293 http://ezinearticles.com/?Steps-to-Take-to-Be-a-True-Friend&id=2212293 The internet can help you find new friends, pen pals, relationships, love, dating and activity partner's group meetings, sports, movies and so forth. The internet is a way for family members living far from home, to keep close contact with their loved ones and it is a prime medium for friends living in various areas to communicate. The internet has definitely changed the relationships of your friends for the better. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:08:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Changing-Dynamics-of-Friendships&id=2211567 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Changing-Dynamics-of-Friendships&id=2211567 Meeting new people can be a challenge wherever you live. Here are some tips to help you kick off the process once you've walked in the door at a networking event. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:16:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Friends-Anywhere-in-the-World&id=2203625 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Friends-Anywhere-in-the-World&id=2203625 Maintaining close and intimate friendships is not easy in this fast paced life. This article discusses three extra tips for keeping warm relationships with your dearest companions. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:57:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendship-That-Lasts-More-Tips-on-How-to-Maintain-Close-and-Intimate-Friendships&id=2211276 http://ezinearticles.com/?Friendship-That-Lasts-More-Tips-on-How-to-Maintain-Close-and-Intimate-Friendships&id=2211276 You know the type. She treats everyone like a close friend, and uses any information you give her as a weapon. She has no problem planting seed lies as well, just for the game of it. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:26:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Great-Frienemy-Debacle&id=1908202 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Great-Frienemy-Debacle&id=1908202 One of the nice things about the Internet is the growth in the number websites that help you catch up with old classmates with whom you may have lost contact over the years. But, of course, there are so many options that you may feel overwhelmed and unsure which to choose when you know you want to make the best decision to find old classmates. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:27:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Find-Old-Friends-Using-a-Classmate-Finder&id=2191747 http://ezinearticles.com/?Find-Old-Friends-Using-a-Classmate-Finder&id=2191747 Why it's so hard to stay in touch with old friends that either moved or you've moved away from. A phone call every now and then is fine but it's not the same. There are some that know what I mean when the phone rings you look at the caller ID and wonder, should you answer knowing the conversation will last for hours or you could be one of the ones that think you've just grown apart. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:59:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Close-Proximity-Fosters-Friendship&id=2185600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Close-Proximity-Fosters-Friendship&id=2185600 This article is about how to compliment people so that you go beyond what they do, but who they are. This is a powerful technique to forge bonds quickly with strangers, friends, and family members. And when used often can increase your charisma. This technique will show you how to compliment genuinely and sincerely and allow the other person believe you see the real him or her. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:41:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Art-of-Complimenting&id=2184451 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Art-of-Complimenting&id=2184451 Having best friends has been defined in our society as important because of the need to make connections to other people on deeper levels. Read on to discover the importance of best friends and how you can easily make friends. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:01:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Importance-of-a-Best-Friend-For-Relationships&id=499971 http://ezinearticles.com/?Importance-of-a-Best-Friend-For-Relationships&id=499971 There is a saying, "I can count the number of friends in one hand." Well, too many quite honestly counting the number of friends in one hand, would really be a lot of friends; actually. And, yes I write about personal and leadership development; but I must say, True, True, True friends are truly hard to come by. And, yes I do have friends that I can not only count in one hand but in both of my hands and they are; good, good, real good friends; but, there is however; one special friend that truly stands out above all others. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:11:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Knowing-When-You-Have-Made-a-Good-Friend&id=2194341 http://ezinearticles.com/?Knowing-When-You-Have-Made-a-Good-Friend&id=2194341 Helena and Amanda had been friends since high school. They'd done all sorts of things together, from playing in the same netball team to shopping for wedding dresses. So, what was it that changed their relationship so suddenly when Amanda stopped returning Helena's calls? Had Helena done anything wrong to jeopardise her relationship with Amanda? Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:46:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Importance-of-Relational-Checking&id=2186497 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Importance-of-Relational-Checking&id=2186497 In today's fast-paced society, making friends may seem an impossible task. People are frazzled to the bone and often seem cold and apathetic. Still, there are many opportunities to establish genuine and deeply satisfying relationships. This article has discussed four tips for making friends in today's world. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:33:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Will-Be-My-Friend-4-Tips-to-Making-Close-Friendship-in-a-Cold-and-Apathetic-World&id=2173467 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Will-Be-My-Friend-4-Tips-to-Making-Close-Friendship-in-a-Cold-and-Apathetic-World&id=2173467 Would you sacrifice a close friendship in order to date your friend's ex? Would you dive into this dating relationship without showing any concern for your friend's feelings? Or would you ask your friend for permission to date their ex? As dating singles, we can create our personal love story which honors our friendships and our new dating relationships with grace and ease. Find out how it's done through our honor code of dating: Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:42:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dating-VS-Friendship-Would-You-Sacrifice-a-Friendship-to-Date-Your-Friends-Ex?&id=2157396 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dating-VS-Friendship-Would-You-Sacrifice-a-Friendship-to-Date-Your-Friends-Ex?&id=2157396 There are as many different social activities to draw neighbors together as there are neighborhoods. Most times neighborhood associations come into existence because of a common need or problem like traffic calming or violence. But once these issues are addressed how do you keep people engaged in the community? Here are 5 events that can keep your neighbors communicating. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:42:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Neighborhood-Associations-5-Social-Events-You-Can-Organize&id=2144126 http://ezinearticles.com/?Neighborhood-Associations-5-Social-Events-You-Can-Organize&id=2144126 Confidently making friends isn't as hard as one would think. By using conversation starters and asking questions you can quickly find things that you have in common. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:48:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Conversation-to-Make-Friends-Confidently&id=2146517 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Conversation-to-Make-Friends-Confidently&id=2146517 What is a true friend? Friendships that have withstood the test of time and distance. We have shared laughs and tears and frustrations. Letters, postcards and untold long distance calls that would likely add up to no small fortune in phone bills over the years. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:13:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Handpicked-Family&id=2158108 http://ezinearticles.com/?Handpicked-Family&id=2158108 Want to improve conversation skills and make friends quickly and easily? You can have this ability. Both of these skills are not hard to learn and can greatly boost confidence. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:21:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-Conversations-and-Make-Friends-Easily&id=2112926 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-Conversations-and-Make-Friends-Easily&id=2112926 Having a healthy jealousy of others should serve to motivate us in our endeavors and also in learning about ourselves, but we would need to be willing to admit to having the feeling. Unfortunately, there are individuals, some of them our friends and/or families who take this feeling of jealousy to the extreme. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:38:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Jealousy-Ruining-Your-Friendships?&id=2111785 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Jealousy-Ruining-Your-Friendships?&id=2111785 When someone retires, a party is usually held and gifts given. But giving your retiree something truly special, unique and befitting of this momentous occasional can be difficult. After all, how can you represent decades of hard work in one small gift? Find out one unique and thoughtful idea that will bring a smile to anyone's face. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:46:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Retirement-Gift-Ideas-For-That-Special-Person&id=2111135 http://ezinearticles.com/?Retirement-Gift-Ideas-For-That-Special-Person&id=2111135 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.