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Socially Perplexed

My wife and I have a fair number of friend groups. We enjoy social gatherings, especially dinners out, with all the groups. But only one or two of the couples ask us out as much as we ask them. The … Continue reading →

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Practice Specific Appreciation 

In a longstanding relationship, we may know what we mean to the other person—but it still helps to say it. I recently went to dinner with a friend who was going through a rough time at work. We relaxed and … Continue reading →

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Much-Needed Down Time

There is no better feeling than the satisfaction and joy we experience when we get together with old friends, especially those we haven’t seen for a while. Life is too short to not enjoy some much-needed down time, so make … Continue reading →

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Friendship

If you go out looking for friends, you’re going to find they are very scarce.  If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere.  – Zig Ziglar Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your … Continue reading →

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Meaningful Gifts

When I was a waitress, I used to sneak a hot chocolate packet to a homeless man who loved to add it to his coffee. On valentine’s day, he gave me a red rose. I still have it pressed between … Continue reading →

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