Friendship
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The Best Friendships Are Virtuous Ones
Most of us want “forever friends” who will fulfil us, but they aren’t that easy to find. Luckily, Aristotle had some insight.
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The Thorny Balance Between Love and Freedom
Freedom and committed love are two things most of us want and need. Can we find a balance to achieve both?
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“The Five People You Spend the Most Time With”: A Dilemma for Choosing Friends
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with” is an often-cited phrase with some problematic baggage.
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The 5 Traits of Enduring Friendships
There are five distinct traits I’ve learned are common across enduring friendships and most people seem to be unaware of them.
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The “Unnecessity” of Friendship
Close, sustaining friendships aren’t just a nice “bonus” in life. They help us reach goals, laugh more, and live longer.
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Don’t Let Down Future You
It’s easy to get overwhelmed and lose sight of your dreams. Thinking about your future self will help you stay on track.
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How to Reconnect with Old Friends
If we want to overcome our shyness in reaching out to old friends, it helps to understand what makes us so shy in the first place.
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The Art of the Long-Distance Friendship
A long-distance friendship can be every bit as strong as a nearby one. The most important things endure across time and space.
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The Hedgehog’s Dilemma: 3 Ways to Not Be Lonely
People regret not being closer to their friends. Here are 3 ways to overcome Schopenhauer’s famous Hedgehog Dilemma and find connection.
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The Truth About Soulmates
Since time immemorial people have believed in the idea of finding their other half, but the truth about soulmates is a bit more complex.
