We have all experienced drama some time in our lives, whether it be naive childhood disputes or a long-standing grudge. Although drama is most commonly present in friendships, it is not uncommon to find these difficult situations in professional, romantic, or other types of relationships. The term “drama” refers to issues or disagreements arising within…
With Valentine’s Day here, love (and maybe some resentment) is in the air. Couples are yet again reminded to declare their undying love for one another by gifting heart-shaped chocolates, beautiful fresh flowers, cuddly teddy bears, and….good ol’ consumerism. Whether it be a store bought card, a diamond necklace, or a plush toy heart that…
(Original Image) Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Both our strengths and weaknesses make up who we are. It would be a mistake to think that that we have no flaws. Conversely, it’s equally detrimental to think that we’re worthless and that we don’t have any redeeming qualities. Recognizing our strengths and weaknesses is part of the…
We’ve all seen one, talked to one, and perhaps fallen for one, but in the end once a jerk always a jerk, right? As a member of the female gender, I find that we always tend to fall for the “bad boy” or at least the vast majority of teenage girls. A lot of the…
Although every individual has family or parents they can be close to or form a tightly knit bond, we still need a friend to share feelings with. As individuals, we need best friends that will always be with us; someone that will be with us with no strings attached, no expectations, and just support and…
When I was younger, I distinctly remember myself being the embodiment of the popular idiom “There is no ‘I’ in team.” I never really wanted to work with anyone else, never mind be part of a team. But little did I know that being on a sports team can be very rewarding and can help…
In general, most people often like to fantasize. We like to imagine worlds where toil and poverty doesn’t exist, where diseases, eradication and wars are a thing of the past; worlds where we are the controllers of our lives, without the presence of any over-bearing individuals pushing us around. That’s one of the main reasons…
If your having a bad day and need a laugh I suggest you continue reading because in this weeks blog I’m going to list the ten cheesiest pick up lines ever used! Please do not ever use these, they are horribly funny. Caution if you do it may ruin any relationship or chance you have. …
John and Hank Green, two brothers who started a video blog series on 2007 recently discussed about friendship. John mentions “being more than friends” and Hank talks about “making friends.” I hope you enjoy these two videos–these guys are brilliant, interesting and witty! So I suggest watching their videos weekly! John’s comment: [youtube xa6_7ev4Seg] Hank’s…
“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” -Mark Twain “The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.” -Bob Marley “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was…