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 […]
It is imperative to understand the qualities of a good friend because it helps people build stronger, healthier, and more meaningful friendships. Nevertheless, friendships add joy, stability, and support to life, yet we live in a world where responsibilities take the front seat and friendships the back seat. Thus, making it difficult to maintain them. […]
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 […]
Friendships shape who a person becomes, and thetypes of friends they surround themselves with often determine their experiences, mindset, and emotional growth. Every individual encounters different types of friends at various stages of life—some who inspire, some who challenge, some who heal, and others who make life lighter. Understanding these types of friends helps a […]
