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True friends are people who are there for you during life’s up and down moments.
They are genuinely happy for you when you succeed, and will be there for you when you ask them for help that is within their boundaries.
Real friendship is a two way process, making you feel loved, happy, and supported, unlike fake friends.
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When you force yourself to spend time with someone or pretend to have a good time, you either are lying to yourself, or lying to them. This is not truthful living. You are not serving anyone by maintaining this ruse.
Having history ...
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The biggest difference between a frenemy and a fake friend is that you know there’s bad blood between the two of you…
whereas a fake friendship can feel like a real one, but it can be more damaging than good for you.
Fake friends ar...
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Sometimes interests can be points of relevance such as:
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Here’s the big idea:
We absolutely can grow out of friends, just like we grow out of clothes.
Our taste and preferences change over time.
…And this is not a bad thing. Its ok to let eachother go.
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Obligatory Friend: Someone you don’t enjoy spending time with, but end up spending time with because you feel guilty. It’s a habit you do not know how to stop.
It all starts with the Spheres of Interest. When you first meet someone, you are not sur...
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There comes a point in some unhealthy, unfulfilling relationships where the friendship bubble needs bursting. The lies. The faking it. The pretending everything is fine. It needs to stop.
Friendship break-ups should be treated EXACTLY like romanti...
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Do you need to end a friendship?
Sometimes we have to break up with certain people.
See why fakeness can be so damaging and how to protect yourself.
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Are there people who you are close with for the wrong reasons? Are there people who you are lying to yourself about? Are there people you dread hanging out with?
Letting them go helps you both.
When we say no to relationships that don’t serve...
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These are some signs that you have a genuine friendship, and not a fake one:
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Guilt is not fuel.
History is not enough.
Feigned closeness is deception.
Be honest.
Have more time for real relationships.
Live in truth and with real friends.
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