If you tend to be introverted, making friends (and keeping them) can be a taxing endeavor.  For some, even attending social gatherings to meet and mingle can prove exhausting. Because of this, it might seem easier to avoid the work of building lasting relationships.
Don't choose that route, as having strong relationships can benefit you in many ways.  Curious? Read on to learn more about the positives of having friends, even it you classify yourself as an introvert.
Studies show that having friends, people you can count on in good and bad times, helps to you actually live longer. It makes sense
A Few Relationship Don’ts
by Lori Sciame August 27th, 2012 | Relationships
There's a lot of buzz online about relationships.  Much of  the advice you may have heard time and time again, such as establishing open lines of communication and learning to share household duties equitably.  But maybe you've never thought about specific things to not do in a relationship.  Looking at building a relationship from what you shouldn't do may be easier to comprehend.
For instance, what exactly are open lines of communication anyway? Â Does communicating require extensive knowledge of both verbal and non-verbal cues? And does simply talking a lot mean you and your significant other have great communication skills?
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For instance, what exactly are open lines of communication anyway? Â Does communicating require extensive knowledge of both verbal and non-verbal cues? And does simply talking a lot mean you and your significant other have great communication skills?
Parent or Best Friend?
by Lori Sciame August 13th, 2012 | Relationships
Your duties as a parent are crystal clear when your child is an infant. You provide food, shelter, and plenty of love. As your son or daughter grows, you begin to provide intellectual stimulation, and you have plenty of fun playing together. Â Still, you remain a parental figure first and foremost.
It isn't until the late teen years that the notion of becoming best friends enters into your relationship. Although it may be tempting to begin treating your child more like a friend, resist the urge to do so for several important reasons.
First, scientific research has proven that a human's
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It isn't until the late teen years that the notion of becoming best friends enters into your relationship. Although it may be tempting to begin treating your child more like a friend, resist the urge to do so for several important reasons.
First, scientific research has proven that a human's
Stop Wasting Time!
by Lori Sciame July 30th, 2012 | Relationships
Relationships seem to be one place where men and women waste precious time. Â We stick by a toxic friend or a close family member because it's "what we're supposed to do." Â We forget that if we continue to give our valuable time to a lost cause, then we will neglect those relationships truly worth fighting for.
Maybe you have tried to connect repeatedly with a sibling who doesn't ever reciprocate, or you have a friend who wants to only get together when she needs someone to discuss her relationship woes with - while never listening to what you have to
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Maybe you have tried to connect repeatedly with a sibling who doesn't ever reciprocate, or you have a friend who wants to only get together when she needs someone to discuss her relationship woes with - while never listening to what you have to
Add Some Spice to Your Marriage
by Lori Sciame July 16th, 2012 | Relationships
Variety is the spice of life! If that old saying has proven true, how do you apply it to a long-term relationship, especially a marriage? Well, since infidelity doesn't bode well for any couple, married or not, you must seek other ways to add some spice to your marriage.
Your husband or your wife will appreciate the efforts you make to add a dash of excitement to an otherwise predictable existence. Â Remember, it's not only men who need to keep things interesting; ladies, you should read this post to find ways to make your husband happier as well.
First, you may
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Your husband or your wife will appreciate the efforts you make to add a dash of excitement to an otherwise predictable existence. Â Remember, it's not only men who need to keep things interesting; ladies, you should read this post to find ways to make your husband happier as well.
First, you may