There are times when engaged couples confess, saying, “I am lucky to get hitched to my best friend.” Yes, the first step towards the blossoming of love is indeed friendship. Believe me, falling in love with your best friend is very common. Believe it or not, research states that 68% of romantic couples were friends […]
Many people have a misconception that long distance exists only in romantic relationships. But that isn’t true because long-distance friendship is also a reality and challenging to tackle. We miss having our friends for those impromptu coffee dates or shopping sprees. Yes, the struggles are natural; therefore, we are listing some of the challenges long-distance […]
My best friend of 7 years pops up in my mind as I write this. I can think of her at the mere mention of a ‘good friend.’ It is not by force of habit that I can do so. She possesses several qualities of a good friend & has been consistent forever. Over the […]
It is easy to dream of perfect friendships. You’d love it if somebody clicked with you without much effort, of course! Besides, you’d love it if y’all never disagreed on anything or love to have a friend like that. Indeed spending time with friends is a recipe for a good day! If you’re anything like […]
Have you been in a position to end a friendship? It’s not a pretty picture, is it? Well, matters of the heart tend to have that effect. We never seem comfortable with the question ‘how to end a friendship?’ But culling toxic friendships is a powerful move. It doesn’t make us insensitive to friends. Rather, […]
Ever encountered friends to whom your good news isn’t worth a celebration at all? Or somebody who one-ups you? You give them a house tour & receive backhanded compliments in return? Well, you might have a bunch of jealous friends! And we know that you don’t know what to do yet! Most research on jealousy […]
Childhood & teenage often seem full of friends & gender typically does not bother us too much during these ages. However, as we grow older, gender becomes a factor to consider & even be careful of, especially regarding male-female friendship boundaries. Popular culture even makes it seem next to impossible to maintain platonic friendships between […]
As we grow older, it becomes more & more important to reconsider our choices when it comes to finalizing types of friends. The quality of our life, lessons & experiences depends highly on the quality of our environment. If we surround ourselves with the wrong influences by choice, it can entirely change the course of […]
Just after moving out from high school or college, the place you land up next is a workplace. However, for many employees, workplace is only about working, earning, meeting daily targets, and returning to the family to spend their salary. For them, the workplace is all about fulfilling responsibilities against the wage they draw, so […]
Loyalty plays an imperative role in any relationship, and friendship is no different. Being loyal is staying true to yourself and your friends and family. Practicing loyalty with friends strengthens the bond. When friends stay loyal, you can trust them at any point in time. Amid this, every person has a different perception of loyalty. […]
