Britannica has beautifully defined friendship as “a state of enduring affection, esteem, intimacy, and trust between two people. In all cultures, friendships are important relationships throughout a person’s life span.” This definition sums up why friendship is important! Truly, friendship is a blessing even in the marriage too! John Gottman, an American psychologist, has also mentioned that friendship […]
We have often heard about romantic breakups between partners, which is saddening! But did you know there is a friendship breakup, which is more disheartening than a romantic relationship? Studies have reflected that friendship flourishes as we grow old! Friends protect your well-being even when a family falls short because we grow up together. Friends know us […]
Friends form an integral part of our life. However, there is always one rotten mango in the basket, and they are tagged as toxic friends. A healthy friendship makes you feel at ease, comfortable and loved in all circumstances. But toxic friendship is the right opposite. This article will present a detailed guide on this […]
Today everything is available on the internet. There was a time when people said, “relationships are made in heaven.” But now, even they are aligned on the internet. We order food, shop, sell, and even make friends on the internet. However, this friend-making process may be eerie as we don’t really meet in person. Therefore, […]
Having boundaries in every relationship is necessary, and friendship is no different. In the long run, the secret to healthy friendship is setting friendship boundaries. But what are boundaries? Boundaries are like a invisible set of rules implemented for the wellbeing of the people involved in the relationship. There are times when friendships have gone […]
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, […]
