communication, friendship, long distance friendship, long distance relationship, relationship

How to Maintain a Long-Distance Friendship and Keep Your Friend Forever

You’ve probably heard the maxim: “Long distance relationships don’t work.” It’s conventional wisdom that people keep repeating, and you may find yourself questioning the strength of your friendship when you or your best friend are moving to different places. But don’t despair, because the only thing that makes this age-old notion seem self-fulfilling is that ...

Nathan Machoka

Puzzle pieces with 'friendship.'

Siberian Huskies: What Makes Them Choose You?

Siberian Huskies like some people more than others. You can tell when a husky likes you because they’ll touch you more. They will even protect those people if they sense danger. This article will focus on how Siberian Huskies will choose you as their favorite human. The background and history of Siberian Huskies The Siberian ...

Viena Abdon

A Siberian Husky.

Bonds Beyond Measure: The Art of Being a Friend

As we journey through the twists and turns of life, we encounter a fascinating mosaic of individuals. Among them, some merely brush against the surface of our lives, while others entwine themselves within our very being, becoming friends. These are the extraordinary people who not only add vibrant colors to your daily existence, but they ...

Viena Abdon

Friends embracing each other.

10 Ways the Elderly Can Build Meaningful Friendships

As you age, the dynamics of making friends change, and it can become challenging to build new social friendships. However, maintaining an active social life is vital for your emotional well-being and happiness. The feeling of loneliness can be distressing. You might yearn for the joy of shared experiences, laughter, and support that genuine friendships ...

Viena Abdon

Puzzle pieces with 'friendship.'

How an Elderly Neighbor Became an ‘Honorary Grandpa’ to a Family

In our fast-paced world, it is easy to underestimate the value of cultivating meaningful relationships with those around us. However, in a touching story of compassion and love, a family created an incredible friendship with their elderly neighbor.  Wilson Caraballo and Sharaine Caraballo first met Paul Callahan in March 2022 when Wilson remodeled their new ...

Haidene Go

Paul Callahan and his adopted Caraballo family.

Uncovering the Essence of True Friendship

What kind of friendship can be regarded as true friendship? We all know that interpersonal relationships can be complicated, but not all people we call friends are necessarily so. For example, partners in the business world are usually together, but according to Zhuangzi’s standards, this is not considered true friendship but rather a partnership. Zhuangzi’s ...

Hermann Rohr

A group of smiling Asian friends.

4 Things That Will Get Others to Like You

Modern society has always created an atmosphere of “beauty is king,” as if people who look beautiful deserve to have all the good things and have others like them. Many people have anxiety about their looks, hoping to improve their external beauty through various means, in order to gain love and friendship. These 4 things ...

Mikel Davis

A group of smiling Asian friends.

7 Boundaries That Will Help Sustain Lifelong Relationships

As human beings, we must keep a “bottom line” or set some kind of boundaries or limitations when maintaining honest, safe, respectful, and trustworthy lifelong relationships. Mencius once said: “Without a pair of compasses and a set square, it is hard to draw a perfect circle and a square.” He was alluding to the fact ...

Emma Lu

Cardboard cutouts shaped like people stand on a table with a bright light behind them.

4 Character Traits That Define a True Friend

Friendships can majorly impact your health and well-being, but it’s not always easy to develop or maintain friendships. Understand the importance of social connection in your life and what you can do to build and nurture lasting friendships. What are the benefits of friendship? Friends can help you celebrate good times and provide support during ...

Emma Lu

Friendship in Chinese and English carved into a stone.

Money Says It All

Money says it all. Repaying it can show your character, while earning it can indicate your true nature. As such, it can reveal many aspects about you. It reveals your heart Someone shared online: “I liked to make friends and was relatively generous, so people, no matter close or distant, wanted to become my friend ...

Helen London

A woman's hands holding money.