strengthen the relationships I already have

I’ve never been able to be close to people… except like Zack. Last week I actually was able to hang out with my friend Mark without feeling judged and I loved it… one down a lot to go

I´m trying my best – it is so rewarding. Focusing on what I have rather than on what I don not have is always a good thing to do.
(I guess I am not an envious person anyway – glad about that..)Yesterday I chatted with a very old friend from school on skype for ages. We are going to meet next time I´m going home to see my parents. I am planning on visiting friends that I do not see that often. I try to keep my family up to date on what I am planning to do with my life for the next weeks/months.. It´s all about caring what people are up to in their lives and also about letting people know about what I am up to.

Time DOES fly when you’re having fun! 3.5 hours with two good friends were like 15 minutes. It’s funny how strong our bonds are, we spend a long time without seeing each other and when we do, the friendship is the same. We care about each other, we laugh together, we support each other, we give advice, and we go back home feeling strong because we were reminded we’re not alone.

who is very important to me. We’ve been apart for months and I miss this friend. Today we talked on the phone, we saw each other and we are going to travel together this weekend. Not bad at all.

Have made an effort to tell the people in my life (all of them) family, friends and the odd stranger who has smiled at me every day for lunch… thank you.

Just that. Thank you for making a difference to me, for making my life better for having shared something of yours, even a smile. Most were flattered, all were surprised and some did not even realize it.

So I am starting on this goal. If any are reading this now… do not worry, I will get to you too. But thanks! :-)

“Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your good health has vanished.”
-Og Mandino

This is one of my favorite quotes because it is so true in my life.

There were two points which raised tremendous discussion.
1.Does social competence inherently assume compromises with values?
2.Is manipulation a general norm in social relationships?
My answer to both these questions was in the affirmative.Would you like to comment?

are stronger. My relationships with my husband and also my mother have evolved to a higher level.

Tomorrow I am going to spend the day with a friend of mine to give her moral support. She has something very important and difficult tomorrow, and there’s nothing I can do or say to help her, I can’t even be in the same room as she will be most of the time, but she will know I’m there and I know it’s going to make her feel better. :) I’m looking forward to it.

Giving priority to my friends over my individual personal programmes has become my creed.