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There are certain things we need to come to terms with in life. An irony about friendship , the word 'friend' is that it comes to an end as the three last letters spell. Photo by Louis Galvez on Unsplash Everyone wants a good friendship . Everyone wants to feel loved. But, limitations may set in - the harsh truths. Trust me; it is better to know what could happen than to get hit unprepared. This post contains some facts about friendships that may be new to you. Find them below. 1. There Is Nothing Like Perfect Friendship Just like humans, relationships or friendships are not flawless. For this reason, you must accept your friends for who they are instead of setting high expectations, which may take a toll on your friendship. 2. There Will Be Conflicts What matters the most in any friendship is the ability to settle your differences because there would be disagreements and arguments. Everybody is different and has different perspectives. 3. Not All Friendships Will Last Forever...

What Are Friendship Goals? Photo credit- charmedlightph No matter the level of chemistry in friendship , work still needs to be done to keep it going and ensure mutual growth . Friendship goals aren't rules but guides that keep our cordiality alive and cement our bonds. They are the perfect examples of the friendship we picture - the scenarios we wish to bring to reality with our friend(s). They are crucial because they fulfill our dreams of moving further in any relationship. The Importance Of Friendship Goals. Photo credit- Kar-Tr Friendship goals satisfy our general well-being with our friendship needs. One distinct attribute of friendship goals is that they make us happier and build the rapport we have with friends. Life is already hectic. We don't want to lose the shoulder we rest. Friendship goals do not necessarily mean there would not be misunderstandings. They mean we get to make the best out of the time we spend with loved ones. 30 Best Friendship Goals For Different...

You are who you are ! Until you accept that, you will be a shadow of yourself. You are who you are! Until you believe that, anyone can hover you around. You are who you are! Until you see that, you are not living. Photo credit- filadendron Life is short and consists of day-to-day interactions; some are pleasant, others maybe not be as pleasurable. Despite these occurrences, your decision to get the best out of life is the priority. Your interactions with people and things influence your lifestyle positively or negatively. Image- Unsplash The sooner you realize that opinions don't make you who you are, the better. Nevertheless, being around people who understand you and have your best interest at heart goes a long way in building you because there is nothing like a supportive company . A judgemental company would find faults and may be prone to chastise you before considering correction. Image- Unsplash "You should feel good and enjoy every bit of life, smile more, frown less,...

Stress can never be ruled out of the world, but it feels like Nigeria offered to carry the biggest portion. What a generous country! The news we hear everyday and the hardship faced by the populace in a country like Nigeria is more than enough to cause emotional and physical tension; stress. What matters is how well one is able to handle this stress. In this post I would talk about easy ways to manage and get relieved from stress still maintaining it's entertaining quality. 9 Tips to Stress Management Make time for Hobbies & Fun: Engaging in things you enjoy is a sure way to feel good, thereby relieving stress. These could be playing board games, reading, watching movies, crocheting, etc. Exercise:  This is important in mood improvement and relaxation. However consistency is key for good results, no matter how little, it is better than none. Start with achievable plans and goals- 20mins walk or jog everyday would make a difference. Eat Well, Limit Alcohol and Stimulants: Stimul...

Photo by Nik Shuliahin 💛💙 on Unsplash . What is healthy friendship/relationship? Now I wouldn't start by giving dictionary definitions or introducing extensive vocabulary. The post on true friendship resonates significantly with this post. However, opposite of these relationships can be termed 'dysfunctional'. Where do Toxic Relationships Fall? There's no room for toxicity in good health, they are mutually exclusive. It's been said that real love cannot happen in toxic relationships, therefore progression into love is somewhat impossible. At the initial stage of love, obsession may come in; now subsequently even during toxicity there's no love but obsession. 7 Signs of Unhealthy Friendships (What You Should Do) Co-dependency: I call this parasitic since one gives, the other only takes- get out. Dishonesty: If the relationship is full of lies- red flag, leave. Control: When one is trying to dominate- run away. Avoidance: Always avoiding conversations or brewe...

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash It was my friend's birthday and I can remember vividly that I didn't know what to wear even few hours to the time of his birthday party. I was chocked up with work and assignments. Like I said in a previous post [ here ], a true friend shows exceptional love which makes them go extra miles for you. I had to make sure I showed up for my very dear friend and pal, Prince Olugold . I must say that Olugold is a fantastic host, I was impressed. It took me to Iyabo Ojo's hosting on an episode of RHOLagos available on Showmax .  The tips I'd be giving today would be based on how the birthday party went from my point of view, both bad and good, so it's basically storytelling in form of narration. At the end there would be a "Random Gist Segment": Narration without specific title. What Should You Do? Show Up for Them:   Why wouldn't you show up! You are supposed to be a friend!! Olugold's party was lit and that was because ...

This would be a short summary of my friendship. My criteria for choice of friends may differ from yours, but they all revolve around the same thing which is who we are. I don't know about you, but I can't just call a person my friend after the first day we meet; there has to be a concrete foundation before the word 'friend' can be his/her adjective. I wouldn't talk about how I choose my friends now, but for that [ click here ]. I would only talk about my personal experience in friendship and I'd focus on a particular clique from my secondary school and we still exist. Meet us First First I would start by introducing what I'd describe as a personality check [*names are fictional but identities are true]. Jephen was best at keeping malice and he even boasted about it once or twice, how ridiculous and hilarious. Nmakiro was gentle, but his gentility faded away and it could have been a smart camouflage from the onset, who knows? He became the baddest after Jep...