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Maybe it’s just me. I am scrolling thru my social media feeds and then, I see the post. A friend who just got a new dog or a new cat. At first, I get excited thinking about visiting the new addition, and wonder what they will name him or her. Then, I wonder what shelter or rescue that they adopted from. I mean, I don’t even think that they may have bought him.

Our eldest daughter is on the cusp of her seventh birthday. She possesses a multitude of admirable traits, such as compassion, a sense of fun, creativity, and more. However, she has always been extraordinarily sensitive to various stimuli, ranging from sounds and flavors to novel experiences. She harbors fears of seemingly innocuous things like insects and towering slides, and she undeniably favors the familiarity of her comfort zone.

Everyone loves getting mail, and having a pen pal is a fun way to meet someone new. Kids can share their favorite books, recipes, funny stories, and more when they communicate by “snail mail” with the library.

Catching a gator gar!

A heated exchange between friends has been reported in a Reddit post, in which a woman's boyfriend was brought to their hangout as a surprise, only to lecture them about their behavior.

I am a 20-year-old college student who moved to the middle of the US for school about a year ago. I was excited when my friend Joanne told me she was coming down for my spring break. We hadn't seen each other for a while, so I was looking forward to catching up.

Our desire for privacy and the loneliness epidemic. I grew up in a middle-class suburb in Minnesota in the 1980s. You know, the good old days of latchkey kids and capture the flag.

I (26 F) was estranged from my father’s side of the family for over a decade. The reasons for the estrangement were complicated, and it was a very difficult experience. I had two half-sisters, Stacy (22 F) and Diana (24 F), and while we spent summers and holidays together growing up, we weren't close. Stacy was always my best friend when we were kids, and we shared a special bond. However, we lost touch when I was about 11, and she was 12.

Anti-social personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental health condition characterized by a disregard for the rights and feelings of others. People with ASPD may engage in behaviors that are harmful to others, including lying, manipulation, and aggression. While this condition is often associated with criminals and serial killers, it can also be present in everyday people, including friends. Let's explore some signs that a friend may have an anti-social personality disorder.

I’ve loved school and learning ever since I can remember. In sixth grade, I had a tight group of girlfriends, most of whom I shared a classroom with. Five of us formed the core, and we were inseparable. We lived within walking distance from one another and had known each other since our pre-school days.

Matthew Perry, one of the most famous American actors for his character as Chandler Bing in the popular television show Friends, promised to remove Keanu Reeves' name from his memoir titled Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. Perry acknowledged his mistake and said that he will not mention Keanu Reeves again in future editions of the book. The public apology came at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California on Saturday when Perry stated that he used a "random name," but it was "a mean thing to do."

I don’t think I’m alone in saying that sometimes others disappoint me, and there are even days when I think a secluded cabin in the mountains away from civilization except for a Target sounds perfect, but the truth is people fascinate me, and I love to make connections.

Friends are there for each other– but you need to establish clear boundaries and clear lines of communication. We all want to be there for our friends, but we’re all well aware that it can’t be a full-time job. Friendship means being there for each other, but not to the detriment of our own wellbeing. How can you navigate this nuance, especially if you’re a people-pleaser who gives themselves infinitely to everyone?

A Mumsnet user recently shared a troubling realization that her “friends” only ever contact her to ask that she volunteer or help with their money-making ventures. *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.*

This title of this article, "People come into your Life for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime," comes from a prose poem by Brian Chalker. It’s a reminder to take time to reflect on the humans in your sphere. If you give it proper thought, it can ease the heartbreak of a relationship that ended or one that lasted until the end.

Awesome trip with friends catching fish!