Enemies and Frenemies

It is good to have enemies and frenemies. These people can teach you to be a better person. Their actions will challenge you and help you know how to balance your life. And guess what? They could even one day turn into your friends.

Definition of Friendship

What does a friend mean to you? It seems like an easy question but if you think further you will realize that it is much more complex. Sometimes you never know who your friends are until it's too late. Just keep an eye out for you and be a friend.

Irony in Life

Life is so ironic. Sometimes your worst enemy  can become your closest friend and the opposite is also true. Don't just disrespect people around you because of who they are today. Be wise and know that the way things are today will not always be the same.

When Does An Acquaintance Become A Friend?

There are some people who we refer to as our acquaintances and there are others who we will say are not really our friends or enemies (I guess they fall in between). The big question today is when does your acquaintance become your friend?...and I mean true friend. There are no easy answers as friendships are complex but trust is an important ingredient. If you can be yourself with your friend and share with them important things about yourself that no others know then you are on the way to friendship. Friendship isn't just about the good times, it's also about holding each other up and helping each other be the best person they can be without expecting anything in return but yet receiving it.

Friends Are Like Family So Treat Them Like...

I have heard that birds of a same feather flock together. Well well some people that we choose as our friends end up being like family so I guess the same can be said of families. Anyway, the main point here is that we have a lot of people in our lives who have been with us through thick and thin who aren't even family. We should treasure them for sure because they are like our soul families.

You Will and Can Become Whoever You Surround Yourself With

Ask yourself who do you spend the most time with? These are people whose thoughts, actions, and words can begin to become  a part of you. Sometimes even couples begin to look like each other after being together for a long time. Sometimes we think we are immune to the negative influence of others. Don't be too proud about your standards because you might fall so learn to create balance by surrounding yourself with people who can complement your strengths and weaknesses. That way you can grow but keep hang around people who don't complement you and don't be surprised if you end up shrinking or shriveling away.