Ralph on Relationships: The Mutual Friends With an Enemy

January 25th, 2012 Posted in Advice, Opinion, PINO PER DIEM, Relationships
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THINGS DON'T SEEM RIGHT.

THINGS DON'T SEEM RIGHT.

This is dedicated to one Mr. Buckley, European History sophomore teacher extraordinaire: an extraordinary man who unbeknownst to me helped me subconsciously cultivates my lust and love for all things history.

Long before he inspired me though, I was a wise fool, just going through the motions, waiting for basketball practice.  He then presented me, along with the rest of my cohorts in our 10th grade European History (when he wasn’t throwing garbage cans to a snoozing Jamel Cooke) with a proverb that was attached …

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Friendship With the Married.

June 1st, 2011 Posted in Advice, PINO PER DIEM, Relationships
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BALANCING THE WALK, FRIENDSHIP, AND MARRIAGE.

BALANCING THE WALK, FRIENDSHIP, AND MARRIAGE.

Hello, my name is Ralph, and I’m 30 years of age.  Meet Ayda, my wife, 27 years old.  Our official union started some 11 months ago – July 6th, 2010 to be exact.  Before that date, my circle of friends sent me an ominous warning of what was to come.  Their soothsaying indicated that my life, the way I knew it, was over.

Quite the opposite – long are the days of courting, the fun of being single.  In fact, it’s ok.  …

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Ralph on Relationships: How Much is a Friendship Worth?

November 24th, 2010 Posted in Advice, Opinion, PINO PER DIEM, Relationships
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Co-Chasing History.

Co-Chasing History.

Over the years, the catalog of those I call a friend have reached an atmosphere all my own.  But, heavy is the crown of the one who bears the title Social King – I combat daily with the notion of relapsing in playful interaction from acquaintances and my wife alike, all while trying to manage my daily solo responsibilities as a self-employed soul. It’s a good problem however; it’s better to have everyone in my corner than not having a corner at all.

“A friend is, as it …

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My Definition of Friendship.

November 3rd, 2010 Posted in Advice, Opinion, PINO PER DIEM
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Friendship aptly defined on dictionary.com is a relation, and or intimacy. Here are some of the most important attributes of my maturation as a true friend:

Ralph & Ralph.

Ralph & Ralph.

WHAT IS A FRIENDSHIP?

Friendship is an in-depth relationship, not to be confused with an acquaintance – those are people that you talk to infrequently or meet once. Friendship is a connection that you retrain that off the bat can be comforting and relaxing.

BUILDING A TRUE FRIENDSHIP FROM CASUAL FRIENDS.

Building friendships, like anything you want to get good at, takes …

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Is Friendship Possible After Rejection?

October 17th, 2010 Posted in Advice, PINO PER DIEM, Relationships
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Rejection Turned Friendship.

Rejection Turned Friendship.

One of my loyal readers has asked me to figure out an interpersonal relationship problem that I find many people are dealing with.  Here’s what she had to write:

“Last November, after about a year of friendship, a friend of mine told me he liked me. I flipped out.  And according to him, I ‘Stomped on his heart and tried to feed it back to him.’ (His words, not mine.) Flipping was my fault – I was angry at his choice of telling me, as well as …

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