friendship
C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"
14 Lessons About Friendship You Should Learn by 30
Friendship is something that's a part of life, ever since you were a little kid. You might not even remember your first friend, but it's safe to say that you had one. As we grow and develop, so do our friendships.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Humans
Friends Are Life
Chums, pals, friends, amigos, mates...we’ve all got at least one and sometimes one is all you need to help make your life incredible. I’m lucky in life to have a number of close friends and each one I share certain unique connections with. There's the Lads! Oi oi, about eleven of us and growing, we keep multiplying but to be honest, it’s great! Each of us have our friends who have friends, you get the picture.
By Shaun Gallacher7 years ago in Humans
When Reliable Friends Become Too Reliant
One of life's many joys is friendship, and it is the source of so many people's motivation. There is something so incredibly pleasant about being able to have support while also supporting someone else...but what happens when things start to get more demanding?
By Riffkah B.7 years ago in Humans
An Open Letter to My Best Friend's Late Brother
Dear Joey, Let me just start this letter out by saying thank you. Thank you for changing my outlook on addiction and knowing what it can do to a family-what it can do to my best friend in particular. Growing up, I didn’t know what addiction was. Life was nothing but sunshine and happiness, and if you told me that in ten years, we would have lost you to such an evil drug, I would have told you that you were crazy. Never in a million years would that happen. But it did. And it hit home for someone who has been an extremely important person in my life. Before I knew about the demons you were facing day in and day out, I thought people who were addicted to drugs had no one to blame but themselves. I was apathetic, and frankly cold towards those who were using. I didn’t think about those involved. I didn’t think of the pain that families go through every second when a loved one is addicted to heroin. Although it was under harrowing circumstances, you have educated me, and made me a better person.
By Colleen Burke8 years ago in Humans
They Say Friends Will Stay with You Forever
They say friends will stay with you forever. Never fight over a boy. Love comes and goes. I agree. At least I think I do. My experience has been… different to say the least. If you have friends that go through your whole life with you, then you’re luckier than you might think.
By J.B. Summers8 years ago in Humans
The Forgetful Four
Friendships are like buying shoes. You better make sure that you love them before you make your purchase. I have this problem of always seeing a really great pair of shoes and buying them on impulse. If only I was impulsive with making decisions as I was buying shoes I think I’d be a little bit happier. I don’t just do this with shoes, I do this with other items of clothing. Jackets, button ups, t-shirts you name it. Except for jeans and pants. Jeans and pants are the bane of my existence. Reason is because God blessed me with an ass. I’ve always been between sizes thirty-six and forty and I’m not ashamed of it anymore, I’m just “athletic.”
By Rafael Valle8 years ago in Humans
How Going to University Changed My Expectations About Friends
Friends and relationships, both romantic and platonic are a major part of human interaction and life in general. Making friends and building both forms of relationships are ingrained into our psychology as people, no matter how reclusive, anti-social or even outgoing we are as people. We are drawn to socialising like moths to a bulb, for an infinite number of reasons. Whether that’s differences, similarities, interests or a shared hatred for a common entity. We all have a collective need to connect with one another. But saying that, the types of friendships—I, as an example—have formed as I’ve gradually grown up and certainly when I went to university were drastically different from those I had made in primary and high school.
By Harie Calder8 years ago in Humans
Drop Those Toxic Friends in Your Life
As a 20-year-old introvert, I am not afraid to admit that I have trouble making friends. However, I would like to just say to anyone who is having a hard time with their own friendships. DON’T STAY IN A TOXIC FRIENDSHIP. No matter if you have known this friend your whole life or if they’re your only friend. Speaking from my very recent experience, it is not worth the stress and pain to keep them in your life.
By Kat Bradford8 years ago in Humans
To the Best Friend I've Always Treasured
My Dearest Friend, The years have been bittersweet, haven't they? It's to be expected of course; life is both a figurative and literal rollercoaster, yet since I've met you and we became close friends I've realized how manageable my life has been compared to yours, and the real person lying beneath the facade. Take a step back with me and think of your previous reflection: a fragile, yet outgoing soul with always something holding you back and away from your potential. Even your perspective of what life seemed to be during these critical moments in time was hopeful but still managed to take a turn for the worse--society pumped so much negativity you didn't know where to turn. I believe the world brings us to people and situations to test us in all facets of creation. You were part of my life's journey as I am of yours; but have you ever stopped to think of that fateful day our Freshman year of college would be the catalyst that saw us seeing and experiencing so much in such an animated manner?
By Mario Castelli8 years ago in Humans
F · R · I · E · N · D · S
The Friends theme song goes "I'll be there for you 'cause you're there for me too"; and that's the way it's supposed to be, no? You're supposed to be there for each other? Distance, age, the sheer busyness of life should not be a reason for the end of a relationship let alone a true friendship. Life has had the most ironic ways of showing me that anyone can switch up, no matter the bond or history.
By Samantha Castro8 years ago in Humans
The Strong One
I have always been there for all my friends. Whether it is in person, over a phone call, or through a text, I make sure I am available unless I am working and it’s super busy. But, other than that, I am devoted to helping everyone else but myself. I have been the friend that listens to everyone’s problems but doesn’t share hers as often. I have been the friend that always pretends to be the strong one when everyone else needs a lending hand. I have been the strong friend who is always there for everyone else but herself.
By Andrea Rodriguez8 years ago in Humans
