friendship

C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"

When Friendships Become Toxic
Welcome, friends, to another rant where I try to give readers advice on things that I've learned the hard way. Don't you fret! This won't be a pity party. I've come to terms with the friendship I lost and I'm a-okay, pal. So, without further introduction, let's hop right in.
By P.E. Kyle7 years ago in Humans
Drop Those Toxic Friends in Your Life
As a 20-year-old introvert, I am not afraid to admit that I have trouble making friends. However, I would like to just say to anyone who is having a hard time with their own friendships. DON’T STAY IN A TOXIC FRIENDSHIP. No matter if you have known this friend your whole life or if they’re your only friend. Speaking from my very recent experience, it is not worth the stress and pain to keep them in your life.
By Kat Bradford7 years ago in Humans
To the Best Friend I've Always Treasured
My Dearest Friend, The years have been bittersweet, haven't they? It's to be expected of course; life is both a figurative and literal rollercoaster, yet since I've met you and we became close friends I've realized how manageable my life has been compared to yours, and the real person lying beneath the facade. Take a step back with me and think of your previous reflection: a fragile, yet outgoing soul with always something holding you back and away from your potential. Even your perspective of what life seemed to be during these critical moments in time was hopeful but still managed to take a turn for the worse--society pumped so much negativity you didn't know where to turn. I believe the world brings us to people and situations to test us in all facets of creation. You were part of my life's journey as I am of yours; but have you ever stopped to think of that fateful day our Freshman year of college would be the catalyst that saw us seeing and experiencing so much in such an animated manner?
By Mario Castelli7 years ago in Humans
F · R · I · E · N · D · S
The Friends theme song goes "I'll be there for you 'cause you're there for me too"; and that's the way it's supposed to be, no? You're supposed to be there for each other? Distance, age, the sheer busyness of life should not be a reason for the end of a relationship let alone a true friendship. Life has had the most ironic ways of showing me that anyone can switch up, no matter the bond or history.
By Samantha Castro7 years ago in Humans
The Strong One
I have always been there for all my friends. Whether it is in person, over a phone call, or through a text, I make sure I am available unless I am working and it’s super busy. But, other than that, I am devoted to helping everyone else but myself. I have been the friend that listens to everyone’s problems but doesn’t share hers as often. I have been the friend that always pretends to be the strong one when everyone else needs a lending hand. I have been the strong friend who is always there for everyone else but herself.
By Andrea Rodriguez7 years ago in Humans
Family Isn't Always Blood
You know, sometimes you meet the most amazing people by the most random of circumstances. They stumble into your life and make you laugh, even though sometimes you still wonder why they're friends with you.
By Kai Sparks7 years ago in Humans
How I Learned One of My Former Friends Was a Sociopath and How I Broke Free from Her Grip
We all have had that one friend that our parents warn us about. You know, the friend that really doesn't give a damn about you or your own well-being. I've been there as a young adult. Rebecca was that friend. It took the unnecessary stress of being in her wedding for me to realize that a former friend of mine was a sociopath. Did I find out the hard way? Yes. I found out for the better, which did me a huge favor in the long run. Did she break me? No. Sometimes, bullies and fake friends make you, not break you.
By Devin Louise7 years ago in Humans
Tea Time 1.0
|| I tend to repeat myself a lot in person so in effort to annoy people less, I'm telling my stories on here || Story 1: The One With Prom
By Samantha Castro7 years ago in Humans
How to Have the Perfect Circle of Friends
One of the greatest difficulties that people can face in life is a lack of friends or people to share experiences with. Friends can play an incredibly important role in our lives, both filling our hearts with love and allowing for us to happily share experiences with one another. Sometimes we have feelings of sadness or inadequacy because we either feel we don’t have enough friends or are unhappy with the ones we have chosen to keep around. In either scenario, the feelings are only temporary and there are many things that we can do to change our friendship situations. Below is a list of activities you can engage in to surround yourself with ideal individuals who can potentially go on to become long-term friends and acquaintances.
By Smitten Kitten7 years ago in Humans
Living Distant
Distance: an amount of space between two things or people. September 27, 2017. My parents told me that they were THINKING about moving 1,627 miles away this coming summer. To me that was an insane idea. I would be going into my junior year, AKA the hardest year of high school. Everyone would have their “cliques” and friend groups and I would be left on the sidelines. I’ve had the same friends since I was in fifth grade. So leaving them with only two years of high school left was absurd to me. So I pushed the idea aside and simply said no.
By Abbie Watts7 years ago in Humans
I Was Told to Starve Myself
Honestly I just made the title the thing he told me that was the last straw. But I shall share my entire story as to why I was in a toxic friendship with this person and how I got out of it.
By Heerin Park7 years ago in Humans
The First Time
I remember the first day I met you like it was yesterday. I truly believe it was to do with fate us being in the same uni class and in the same project group. From the first look at you, I found you interesting. I wanted to know more about you but was too shy. I only engaged in conversation with you when other people initiated it. Months went by before I managed to build up the courage to talk to you. I would find reasons to text you and use studying as an excuse to spend time with you. We clicked instantly. Our conversation went from talking about studying to talking about each other. We got to know each other. Not long after, the banter and teasing began. I finally found a male best friend. First year of uni was over and to celebrate, we went to Blackpool before the summer started. I would do anything to relive that day. I will never forget how the rides ruined your hair and how much it annoyed you. The first summer after meeting you was the longest summer of my life. A day didn't go by where I didn't think about you. I posted pictures on Instagram and whenever you liked or commented, I had the biggest smile on my face. That got me through the summer.
By J 7 years ago in Humans