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An Overworked Life

Remain connected with friends: The base of a sturdy friendship is regular contact.
As a real friend, it is your responsibility to pick up the telephone or send an email,
text, or message on social media to your friends. Informing them that you are
thinking about them even though you are busy is vital.

Asking your friend how they are doing is very important. Try to return a friend’s
telephone call, email, or other contacts within 24 hours. This will let them know
you respect them. See how they respond.

Remember: If you do not respect and honor your friendship, the odds are it will not
last.

Do not constantly say, “I am busy.” If you cannot make the time, then you will not
be seen as a true friend.

Attempt harmony: If you have opened yourself up and your friend has not, be
careful. Friends need to open up. A friendship does not mean you must be 100% the
same as your friend. When a friend is in need, all they have to do is ask for help.
We do not have to have all the answers. Also, do not manipulate. That will cause
the friendship to end eventually.

The Top Five Pitfalls

1. Do not make love to your friend. It is very hard once you have made love to
return to the usual friendship. Most of the time, things do not work out, and they
become awkward. Is it worth destroying this friendship for the sexual
excitement?

2. Unless it is a harmonious relationship, do not travel together. If you do not

communicate well, then the trip may not be enjoyable. An unpleasant trip can
ruin the friendship. It may be best to travel separately. Then, at home or in the
hotel, discussing and looking at pictures from the trip will be enjoyable.

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