Yo Vizag • August’09
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"Man is a social animal; he who lives alone is either a God or a beast"!
Man needs company, yes a group of other social beings with whom he can share, laugh, cry and live, a group with similar tastes and likes; age, caste, class really don't matter. This is a group whom we call friends. It is said that our parents, siblings and other family members are predestined. But friends are whom we choose, with whom we create an enduring yet fragile bond. But a bond that needs special care too. Safeguard it, for a true friend is indeed rare. Avoid common errors and try to rectify them. Check out these tips to ensure a long lasting abiding friendship.
Welcome the new but value the old
Maintain secrecy: be trust worthy
Keep away from money matters!
In our fast paced lifestyles, we daily see
As a friend it's obvious to know the deep
'Sabse bada rupaya'- money matters!
and meet new faces; out of which, some
secrets of your buddy, starting from his or
Though pals often share everything but it is
touch common chord within and become
her love affair, his mischievous deeds, his
advisable to be careful with finances. We
good friends. In the process we keep on
addictions, his sins and offenses. A true
are not saying that your friend is Harshad
making new friends, but many a time, we
friend deeply buries all those facts within;
Mehta who would fraud away your money,
tend to ignore the old ones. Days and months
never disclose them, even when by sheer
but there are cases when one friend spends
go by without a single warm call or message.
misfortune if you do split with your friend.
on most of the occasions but the other is
As a true friend, be available to all, cherish
Neither should you indulge in gossip
happier saving for his next generation. Over
the new as well as treasure the old. A
regarding this with any third party.
the time this extra cautiousness might blow
surprise call or funny mail can undo the damage and keep the fragile link alive.
Don't offend There may be occasions when you know
Clear your intentions - root out double
some truths which your friend feels hesitant
standards
to share, don't try to offend him/her by
Boys, while approaching a female for her
passing indirect comments relating the issue.
company make your intentions clear on the
Rather if it's a serious one try to convince
onset. One thing girls hate is when a guy
your friend to share and resolve the issue
says 'I want to be your friend', but intends
together.
for something more. Remember women have strong sixth sense and it doesn't take time for them to read your mind. Be a true gentleman with your feelings. This can only win a sweet girl friend for you.
up into an ugly tussle.
Friend ship is not just ab out tyi ng friends hip ba n ds or sharing friends hip cards; it's wo rth much m ore an d deman ds gre a ter respon sibilitie s. Nurtur e with care.