friendship

Want the secret to developing poor friendships?

February 12, 2012

Want the secret to developing poor friendships? It generally involves being self-centred, passive aggressive and downright boring. But don’t worry – these are skills you can practice and with time, you’ll be an expert!

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The road demands sacrifice – Letting Go

December 7, 2010
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Marring to “The road” gives you a harsh mistress and unless you marry to her completely when you choose that lifestyle, the price you pay can be even higher than advertised.

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Couch Surfing: an excellent way to connect with locals when travelling

May 5, 2010
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Couch Surfing it seems is a great way to travel the world and meet new people. In this article I basically tell you what it is, why you would want to get involved, how it works, and what it isn’t.

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Behind the mask

March 31, 2010
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Sometimes when we separate ourselves from our normal day-to-day lives for an extended period we return only to find that things have changed – people, places, etc. But the change is not outside of ourselves, it is we who have changed and often it is difficult to maintain your “new” persona when confronted by the challenges that present themselves when you’re not the same as you once were.

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Friends are like food

October 12, 2009

Developing friendships is difficult sometimes and often we can do too much, or too little. It’s a balancing act and is similar to choosing food…

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The ‘need’ for friendship

June 15, 2009

While at university a decade ago I met some really fantastic people, some of which I’m still in regular contact with today, most of which however I’m not. It was at this time I had a friendship that was both wonderful and tragic all at once, that taught me things about myself and about friendships […]

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