Types of friends you should have

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Types of friends you should have You might have a best friend and a couple of close friends. And that’s fine. But if you want to ensure your social life is healthy, it’s important to make room for more than just one type of friend in your life. I’m here to help guide you through … Read moreTypes of friends you should have

What’s a One-sided friendship and why are they bad

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What’s a One-sided friendship and why are they bad So, you’ve been wondering what a one-sided friendship is. Well, it’s pretty simple. A one-sided friendship is when you only give and never get anything in return from your friend or friends. If you’re like me, you might have asked yourself “Why are these friendships bad?” … Read moreWhat’s a One-sided friendship and why are they bad

Is the saying “you are who you hang with” true?

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“you are who you hang with” Is the saying “you are who you hang with” true? Have you heard the saying “you are who you hang with”? If not, then you’re lucky! But if you have, then maybe it’s time to question this old adage. The saying may be true in some cases but not … Read moreIs the saying “you are who you hang with” true?

A friend to everyone is a friend to none

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People pleasing People pleasing can be a way of life for some people. They don’t like to make decisions, and they want to please everyone in their life. The problem with that is that it causes stress and burnout on the person who is doing all of this pleasing. It also makes them not take … Read moreA friend to everyone is a friend to none

Not everyone is your friend

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Friends: How Many of us Have Them You’ve got a great group of friends. They’re supportive, fun to be around, and you get along well with them. But then there’s one person who seems to want nothing more than to ruin your day—and not just any person: your best friend! Now she’s making snide comments … Read moreNot everyone is your friend

Do Men Only Befriend Women they Want to Sleep With?

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Hello and welcome back to Joi’s Journey of Perception. I would like to talk about something that is fairly clear today, but many of you might be wondering if this is a fact or fiction. My perspective on this outtake is not scientific, but I can provide you with my perspective. So if you want … Read moreDo Men Only Befriend Women they Want to Sleep With?

Why Insecure People are Not Good Friends

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“Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory.” — Diane Arbus Welcome Hello everyone and welcome back to Joi’s Journey of Perception, your one-stop online resource! You might … Read moreWhy Insecure People are Not Good Friends