Unrequited love may feel like your heart is being torn apart. Not receiving the same love you’re pouring onto someone, especially if it’s your friend you’re crushing on, is not a great feeling. And if it has led to a broken friendship, this article is for you! Read on to learn how to fix a […]
The dialogue concerning the benefits of male-female friendships often gets overshadowed in a society preoccupied with romantic pursuits. Yet, these platonic bonds between different genders hold substantial worth, often enriching lives in unique and sometimes overlooked ways. Such friendships, particularly between men and women, can establish robust, meaningful connections marked by shared respect, personal development, […]
Friendship vs romantic relationship—what are the key differences and the common factors? To think of it, many common elements define romantic love and deep friendships. A few of them are emotional connection, commitment, and trust. Without these key elements, none of them can survive—neither romantic relationships nor friendships. Let’s unravel the complexities of romantic relationships […]
Friends are the persons in our lives who understand us and share common interests with us. Your best friend is with you in all your ups and downs of life, and you might share a great rapport with each other. Your bond with your best friend grows stronger as you spend more time with them […]
It is said that ‘men are from Mars and women are from Venus,’ owing to how they tend to see and deal with relationships differently. This also applies to friendships. How women nurture friendships differ from how men tend to behave in their friendships. We make friends with people who share common interests with us […]
A great foundation for a long-term relationship is friendship. If your partner is your best friend, confidant, and go-to person, then there are more chances for the relationship to thrive. There is no specific order to any relationship—you can be romantic interests first and become friends later, or the opposite is also quite possible—you are […]
Indeed, festivals are a way to connect with family and friends. No doubt, Easter is one of them to enjoy a time of joy and celebration. It is the perfect setting to gather with family and friends to mark the end of the long winter and the arrival of spring. While it’s often associated with […]
Undoubtedly, we all have a notion that Valentine’s Day is supposed to be spent with your partners because it is associated with romantic love and couples. However, one can also celebrate this day by appreciating the love and affection of our close friends. Spending Valentine’s Day with friends can profoundly impact our lives and relationships. […]
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 […]
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 […]
