Friendship Wishes and Friendship Ecards

Friend comments - Free Friendship Greeting Card

2008-04-09T05:24:00.005-05:00

Have we ever thought on the different kinds of friends that exist. I mean to say there are pen friends, Internet friend, school friends, college buddies, childhood friends, and so on. But now that astronauts day is here,which is April 9, I was wondering that aliens can also be considered our friends in a way. From time immemorial, human have speculated on the existence of aliens. Numerous experiments, space voyages have been made in order to find the alien or E.Ts existence, but in vain. How can people also forget the huge number of movies that were made on aliens. While in few movies, they are depicted as harmless friends, some movies also depict humans in a war with them. Lets consider that somewhere in this vast wide universe, with the millions and millions of galaxies, aliens exist. And today on Astronauts day, let's celebrate this friendship with the stars, the aliens and our link with them – the astronauts. Happy Astronaut Day. Hope you guys like these free cards on friendship. Send this cards to all your friends , and someone who gives a thought on aliens and the wide world outside our planet.

Astronaut Day Cards

Friendship Cards

Valentine's Day Wishes For Friends

2008-02-14T07:24:00.002-05:00

Valentine's Day is here with the amazing romantic tunes spread all around and the nature also decorated herself with all vibrant shades -- red, pink and white. So who are you're feeling, getting showered by your loved buddies with Valentine's Day wishes? Have you thought of an unique ways to reach out to your friends and beloveds with your heart felt Valentine's Day gratitude?

Reach out to your friends with Valentine's Day flowers or love roses and spread the aura of your presence.

Here are some really romantic Valentine's Day thumb images that perfectly hold the true spirit of romance. Click on these images and find yourself redirected to a unique Valentine's Day ecard page. And there's no better way than this that you can reach out to your friends today, when love is in it's full swing.

Valentine's Day Friendship Wishes

You're A Precious Gem...
With this elegant ecard tell your friend how much you treasure his/her friendship.
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Glad To Have You...
Send this beautiful ecard to your special friend to strengthen your friendship with him/her all the more.
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Bunch Full Of Wishes...
Send this heartfelt ecard to your pal who's far away on Valentine's Day.
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I'd Pick You...
Send this beautiful ewish to your favorite pal to say that you'd have chosen him/her again and again as your friend.
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Valentine's Day Kisses

You Are Sweet...
Send this sweet surprise to your beloved and make his/her day!
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Longest Running Kiss...
A passionate ecard to express your wildest fantasy to your sweetheart!
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With Sealed Kisses!
Pack all your kisses in a letter and send it to your sweetheart as the sweetest surprise.
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More And More Kisses For You!
A cute and smart ecard for your sweetheart!
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A Kiss To Say...
An intensely romantic ecard to melt your sweetheart's heart!
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Magnetic Kiss!
Tell your sweetheart he/she got magnetic lips you love to kiss!
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Valentine's Day Flowers

Happy Valentine's Day!
Send this bouquet of beautiful roses to your friends/family/sweetheart/
near and dear ones on Valentine's Day.
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Roses For You!
Wish your loved ones with this bunch of roses and make their Valentine's Day a very special one.
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Beautiful Roses...
Send this bouquet of lovely roses to wish your loved one on Valentine's Day.
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Wish You Many Joys And Smiles...
A thoughtful wish for your near ones on Valentine's Day.
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Perfect For You!
A beautiful Valentine's Day wish your loved one will appreciate!
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Tulips Say...
When it comes to expressing your feelings, flowers are hard to surpass. So go ahead, send a bunch of vibrant red tulips!
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Special Valentine's Day Greetings

Round-The-Year Love...
Express your never changing love to your beloved with this colorful note.
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A Rose For You...
A sweet wish to brighten up the day of your single friend/sibling/colleague on Valentine's Day.
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Life's Been A Joy-ride...
Send this wonderful and heartfelt wish to your sweetheart/wife/husband to celebrate your togetherness on this special day.
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Lucky To Have You...
With this cute ecard tell your sweetheart how lucky you are to have him/her in your life.
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My Most Romantic Place To Be...
A beautiful and heartfelt message for your sweetheart.
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Memories Of You...
Touch his/her heart with this heart warming ecard.
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Hate You Forever...
Send this Anti Valentine ecard to express your hatred to anyone who has hurt you.
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Got A Crush On You!
Express the feelings of your heart to someone special with this cute wish.
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On Your Special Day...
Send this wonderful thought to all your loved ones who are celebrating their Anniversary on Valentine's Day.
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Your Lucky Star!
Send this click ecard to your near and dear ones and express your heartiest feelings for them through the predictions.
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Valentine's Day Songs

Missing You!
A romantic ecard to express how much you are missing your sweetheart on Valentine's Day.
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I Need You!
Here is the perfect ecard to express your craving for your sweetheart.
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I Love You So Much...
A beautiful and expressive thought for your sweetheart.
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My Love Will Go On...
A soothing instrumental ecard for your sweetheart.
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Seems Like Magic!
Send this beautiful ecard to express how much you love your sweetheart.
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Joy Of My Life.
Send this ecard to that one person who makes each moment of your life a joyous celebration.
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Valentine's Day Roses

You're Priceless...
Tell your sweetheart/spouse how you feel about him/her with this beautiful ecard.
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My Heart Beats For You!
Send this special rose ecard to your beloved and express your deepest feelings for him/her.
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It's Not The Roses...
Admit it! Having someone dear to send a bunch of beautiful red roses to is a great feeling! So, what are you waiting for?
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I Love You...
Express your feelings to your sweetheart with this elegant ecard.
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You Are Special!
A classy and beautiful card that's sure to make your loved one bloom!
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Perfect As A Rose...
Just the right card to say he/she is the perfect one for you!
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A Rose To Say...
When you don't have ALL the right words, a rose says it ALL!
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No Flowery Words...
Keep it simple. Keep it special! A contemporary V Day wish for your Valentine!
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Valentine's Day Poems & Love Notes

Dream Come True...
Send this intensely romantic ecard and express your feelings to your sweetheart!
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A Friend Is A Treasure...
With this elegant ecard, tell your friend how much you value his/her friendship.
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Can't Stay Without You...
Express your thoughts about your sweetheart with this unique and romantic ecard.
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Love Me The Way You Always Do...
An intensely romantic ecard for your sweetheart.
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Valentine's Day Thanks

Thanks A Bunch...
Make your loved one feel special by saying thanks with this cute ecard.
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Very Special...
Send this beautiful ecard to your special one and say 'Thank You' for making your day.
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A Beary Special Thank You!
Say thank you to your loved one with this cute ecard.
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Thank You...
Send this elegant ecard to your loved one for making you feel really special.
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Your Loving Wish...
Tell your loved one how much you liked his/her wishes with this warm ecard.
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My Valentine...
Send this ecard to say thanks to someone really special.
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Valentine's Day Hugs

A Warm, Cozy Hug...
Send a warm, cozy hug to your sweetheart to say that he/she is always in your heart.
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It's Me With A Warm Hug...
Fill your special person's Valentine's Day with joy and warmth with a perfect hug.
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Lots Of Hugs...
Send this cute and warm ecard to someone special on Valentine's Day.
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A Big Squeeze And Lots Of Love!
Send this warm hug to your loved one to make him/her feel special.
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In Your Arms...
Send this romantic wish to let your sweetheart know that the best place in the world for you would be his/her arms.
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My HUG-ology...
An ecard with a unique thought for your loved one.
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So Sweet And Special!
Make your loved one feel special with this cute and warm ecard.
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You In My Arms!
Send this cute and hearty wish to your sweetheart to say that thoughts of hugging him/her keep your heart happy.
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Missing You On Valentine's Day

Sending Smiles And Hugs...
Send this beautiful ecard to your sweetheart to say that you're thinking of him/her.
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I Miss You Everyday...
Send this touchy thought to your special one to say that your world is incomplete without him/her.
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Match-matics Of Love...
Send this cute ecard with a unique thought to your loved one to say that your life is zero fun without him/her.
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Distance Can Never Change My Love...
Send this beautiful thought to your sweetheart to say that though you're far away, your heart will always be filled with his/her loving thoughts.
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You're Always In My Heart...
A wonderful thought for your sweetheart who is far away from you on Valentine's Day.
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Every Moment Seems Like An Hour...
Send this touchy and heartfelt message to your sweetheart and express how lonely you feel without him/her.
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For a Friend Who is an Angel

2007-09-11T04:14:00.000-05:00

Do you have a friend who makes your life really worth living? A friend who is always there for you, and is a shoulder to cry on? Such friends are angels and true messengers of God! Not everybody is fortunate to have such trusted friends. If you have a friend who makes you smile and is always by your side, send him/her your warm wishes and say that you are truly blessed to have them as friends!

Send this Friendship Angel eCard !

Send a "Hello" to your Friends

2007-09-11T01:57:00.000-05:00

Are you outta touch with your friends? Do not worry! Friendship needs constant nourishment and inspiration to make it everlasting. An occasional hi or hello keeps friendship ticking and binds two friends together. Catch up with your dear friends once in a while, to avoid friendship to come to a close. We need our friends all the time. So it's necessary to keep in touch with pals by sending warm "wassup", "hello", or "how's it going" wishes. Connect with your buddies with this cool "hello" greetings and make your friendship stronger!

Send this Friendship Hello eCard !

I Wanna Be Friends With You!

2007-09-04T04:08:00.000-05:00

Do you wish to make new friends? Thinking of becoming friends with someone lately? Wait no more! Now making friends has become simpler and faster than ever and you can be friends with somebody in just seconds! Making friends is now just a click away. Just send in these cute, "I wanna be friends with you" e-cards to one whom you want as a friend, and make the bond last forever!

Send this Want to be Friends eCard !

Personalize & Send This sweet and wanna be friends Card
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Coffee Ice cream: A Perfect Treat With Friends

2007-08-31T06:33:00.000-05:00

Wanna have a great day with your buddies? Try a fun gathering with coffee ice creams with your friends. Ice creams are always great when you want to chill out with friends. So why not indulge in some extra fun on September 6? Wondering what is special about this day? It is Coffee Ice cream Day on September 6 and it's time to forget about all calories and gorge on ice creams; especially coffee ice creams. Have a scoop of coffee ice creams with friends and have a delicious time ahead! Send these cool e-cards to your friends/dear ones for that perfect treat!

Send this Coffee Ice cream Day eCard !

Say "Cheese" With Friends!

2007-08-31T02:11:00.000-05:00

We all love eating pizzas. There are so many varieties and toppings that you have to be a connoisseur of pizza to know all the tastes. Pizza originated in Italy and now it has spread to other countries as well. Personally, I love the pepperoni pizza. It is yummy! September 5 is Cheese Pizza Day, and is a great reason to celebrate. Invite all your friends over and go out to eat cheese pizza or if you can, prepare cheese pizza at home. Add some topping of extra cheese to make your friends smile!

Send this Yummy Cheese Pizza Day eCard !
Learn a quick cheese pizza recipe!

Strawberry Butter Cracker Pie: A Perfect Treat for Friends on Labor Day

2007-08-28T02:53:00.000-05:00

Labor Day is the best time to enjoy with friends and family. And nothing comes even closer to food, when we speak of enjoyment! So, here's something that I absolutely love eating. Prepare this on Labor Day and invite your friends and dear ones for a fun time!

You will need: 3/4 egg whites, 1tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 15-16 buttery round crackers, 2/3 cups chopped pecans, 1 container frozen whipped topping(thawed), 2-3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Take a nine inch pie pan and grease it properly. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until it turns foamy. Now add sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract and beat in smoothly until it thickens.

Now crush the crackers and add these crackers and pecans into this mixture. Pour into the pie pan. Bake in the preheated oven for over 30 mins. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve them with covering the pies with whipped topping and place strawberry slices on top.

Labor Day: Have a Nice Time with Friends!

2007-08-28T00:23:00.000-05:00

Enjoy Labor Day(3rd Sept) with friends and dear ones in a big way! Make plan for a picnic. Go to a nearby beach if you love playing with water and compliment this fun with some yummy seafood! If you prefer staying indoors, plan for a nice barbecue evening party. Invite friends and family members to take part in this fun. Rent a nice movie and enjoy it along with your friends. There are so many ways in which you can celebrate Labor Day with friends. It is the perfect day to relax and have unlimited fun with friends and dear ones. So bring a smile on their faces by planning something spectacular!

Send these Labor Day e-wishes and invitations to your friends/dear ones!

Stay in Touch With Friends

2007-08-22T23:51:00.000-05:00

Send this eCard to your friends!

In our fast paced life, we hardly get time to meet up with friends and say hello to them. We feel guilty for not maintaining contact with friends. But staying in touch is most important in keeping friendships alive. So here is an easy way to keep in touch with friends. Just say"hi!" to your friends once in a while with these cute e-cards and connect with them whenever you want. You warm greetings would definitely make your friends think about you and compel them to stay in touch!

Send this eCard to your friends!

My Best Friend's Wedding

2007-08-22T21:51:00.000-05:00

Best friends are meant forever. My Best Friend's Wedding remains one of my favorite films till date. I think the underlying love and great friendship portrayed between Julia and Michael is just awesome! Julia looks fantastic and her expressions on losing her best friend or trying her best to get him as a life partner is just too good! I love this song and thought of sharing it with you. Enjoy this song with your best friend!

Crack a Joke With Friends

2007-08-18T04:32:00.000-05:00

It's going to be party time this month! August is being celebrated as the Smile Month, and so I'm all set to enjoy with my dear friends. I have intimated everyone about this in advance. We have planned to organize separate fun parties in everyone's home in the weekends. Food will be home cooked and we're gonna play all sorts of wacky and fun games. We'll watch movies on DVD and engage in a lot of fun and jokes. When friends get together, time flies like seconds and takes away all our worries. So if you are feeling low or worried, go out with all your buddies, or call them up at your home. Talk with them over phone. Smile a lot! Remember to inform me how you enjoyed:)

Wish Your Friends On Independence Day(India)

2007-08-14T04:37:00.000-05:00

The beautiful country of India is celebrating Independence Day on August 15. Sixty years back this glorious nation gained its independence. India is a country with diverse languages and cultures, and the free spirit of India is evident everywhere. India's enormous success and development in all spheres, has given it a supreme status which it truly deserves. If you are an Indian, you would be proud for your country and celebrate Independence Day with pride and joy. On Independence Day, wish your friends, relatives, loved ones with these lovely e-cards, that will enhance their spirit of patriotism!

Being Indian...
Share the pride and glory of India with friends/ family/ loved ones.
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Freedom And Progress...
Reach out to all you know on Independence Day with this inspiring ecard.
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The Chemistry of Friendship

2007-08-14T03:01:00.000-05:00

There's something deeply embedded in our hearts, when it comes to friendship; an invisible chemistry that binds two people together. What is friendship? It's a million dollar question! We strive for true friendship, which is extremely rare! In this age of stiff neck competition and infidelity, there are hardly any examples of true friendships. It is sad, but true. Friends are gifts from God and friendship is truly divine. Friends should be there for each other all the time. It feels pathetic when friends start speaking or acting behind your back and betray with you.

Most friendships break because of trivial causes and misunderstandings. Open talk and interaction is very important in every relationship. Friends are no exceptions. When two people become friends, there are lot of expectations from both sides. Both should be committed enough to make it a lasting bond. Selfishness, mean thoughts, false assumptions, and back stabbing kills friendship. Once a friendship is broken, it cannot be recovered. So it is very important that we do not put ourselves to shame, by betraying with a friend.

On Friendship Week(Aug 19 - 25 ), lets celebrate the eternal bond of friendship and cheer up our friends. Walk that extra mile to make your friend feel really special!

Friendship Quotes for Friendship Day

2007-07-20T01:26:00.001-05:00

International Friendship Day is just around the corner it's the first Sunday in August. This year it falls on August 5th. Congress declared Friendship Day as a holiday to honor the friends of United States in 1935. These days people all over the world are celebrating Friendship Day. I mean what's there not to celebrate because friendships can be understood by all cultures and languages. They even celebrate Friendship Day out in India!

And talk about languages, I really love reading and collecting friendship quotes. I'd like to share my top ten friendship quotes by famous writers and poets. They're right here:

"I will speak ill of no man, and speak all the good I know of everybody."
- Benjamin Franklin

"Misfortune shows those who are not really friends."
- Aristotle

"The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship."
- William Blake

"Friends are the sunshine of life."
- John Hay

"Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow-ripening fruit."
- Aristotle (4th century B.C.)

"Every man passes his life in the search after friendship."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Your friend is your needs answered."
- Kahil Gibran

"The language of friendship is not words but meanings."
- Henry David Thoreau

"In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.

"... no man is useless while he has a friend."
- Robert Louis Stevenson

You can visit the Friendship Quotes page at Indian Child or the Aussie friendship site for Famous and Historic Friendship Quotes.

Holla back and let me know which ones are your favorite ones!

Stick out your tongue with your friends!

2007-07-18T00:11:00.000-05:00

Stick Out Your Tongue Day is July 19^th! Lets face it, laughter in friendship is everything. It even prolongs life. And we just need to relax and goof off sometimes. So if you don't have any excuse this July 19th, you can goof off and stick out your tongue to your friends! Fun fun!

Send this friendship eCard!

Wish Your Friends On Rose Month

2007-06-01T05:44:00.000-05:00

Ever wondered why you always got those dark crimson roses from your beloved or your spouse on Valentine’s Day or on your anniversary ? Do you know why people often carry white roses to funerals ? Remember how you longed for the bright yellow ones, in those out-of-the-world ecstatic moments ? Well, here’s the reason—each color of rose has a different story to tell and each story has a unique occasion. As the most enduring social emblem of beauty and love, roses inspire various feelings in both the receiver and the giver. And when it’s the month of June, you got to celebrate with these lovely roses of various shades to let your dear ones know how much you care. But why June ? Is that what you ask ? Well, June is the Rose Month—a month to sweeten up your sweetheart, warm up your buddies and cozy up to your folks at home with the roses or the rosy wishes !

Legend about the color of the rose can also be traced back to Roman myths. As Goddess Venus, the deity of love, grieved her lost beloved Adonis, white roses are said to have grown from her tears. Quite heart-rending that ! In Islam, the rose signifies the blood of Prophet Mohammed and his two sons. Some of the expressions symbolized by the different types of roses and their colors are:

* red rose: love/ beauty/ courage/ respect
* a single red rose: to say "I love you"
* white rose: purity/ humility/ silence/ divinity
* white bridal rose: joyful love
* pink rose: state of grace/ gentility
* dark pink rose: praise/ thankfulness
* yellow rose: friendship/ joy/ promise of a new beginning/ rapture
* yellow rose with red tip: friendship/ feeling new love
* orange rose: exuberance/ desire
* red and white together: togetherness
* red and yellow together: delight and happiness
* peach rose: gratefulness, humility
* coral rose: desire
* lavender rose: love at first sight
* black rose: death/ bidding adieu
* blue rose: love beyond reach
* red rosebud: beauty and purity
* white rosebud: virginity
* thornless rose: to say "love at first sight"
* hybrid tea-rose: to say "you will always be there in my mind"
* two roses taped together: engaged and heralding marriage

A huge list, of course ! And interesting too ! Now that was for the roses. But did you know what the rosebuds signify ? Well, it’s said that the rosebuds stand for babies (young life) and are sometimes used at weddings (start of new life) and funerals (a closure) too. There are many stories about the colors of the roses. Each culture holds a unique story about the roses and their symbolism. But whatever the theories, just paint yourself in the colors of the rose when it’s the Rose Month !

Roses... whether in praises of poets, in paintings of artists, or in the hands of lovers, they always been admired and desired. Take this Rose Month to spread the joy and love that awaits in the petals of each blooming rose. Reach out to your friends/ beloved/ dear ones with our beautiful ecards for Rose Month and make them feel special with these wonderful wishes.

Thinking Of You...
A beautiful rose to express your thoughts for someone very dear.
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You Are As Perfect As A Rose !
Make your friend/ beloved/ spouse feel special with this heartfelt wish.
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Choose The Rose...
Send a choice of red, yellow and pink roses to wish your friends and loved ones on Rose Month.
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Keep Smiling And Be Happy !
A bright and beautiful ecard to wish your loved ones everlasting happiness.
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You Give Me Reasons To Smile !
Give your friend/ sweetheart/ loved one a reason to be happy with this warm and touching ecard.
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Your Friendship Is Special To Me !
Tell your friend how special he/ she is to you with this warm and beautiful ecard.
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Wishes For A Bright Day !
Brighten up a dear one's day with this warm and elegant ecard.
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I Care A Lot About You !
Say how much you care for a dear one with this elegant ecard.
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If Friendship Was A Garden...
Reach out to a very special friend on Rose Month with this beautiful red rose.
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I Shall Cherish Your Friendship !
Bring on the smiles of a special friend with this bright and beautiful ecard.
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A New Meaning To My Life !
Express your feelings for a very special friend with this beautiful ecard.
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A Bouquet Of Roses !
Send your loved ones a bouquet of wishes to brighten up their day.
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Your Loving Touch !
A beautiful and touching wish for your sweetheart/ spouse.
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Just Like The Rose...
Send this beautiful ecard to inspire your friends/ dear ones to conquer all the thorns in the garden of life.
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Send Friendship Wishes with Friendship Quotes

2007-05-23T07:57:00.000-05:00

The best way to send friendship greetings and friendship wishes is with friendship quotes. Here's a couple of them that you can use in your wishes or to keep it hung on the wall of the dorm or a desk.

Love is friendship set on fire -- Jeremy Taylor.

Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship, never. --Charles Caleb Colton.

The miracle of friendship can be spoken without words...hearing unspoken needs, recognizing secret dreams, understanding the silent things that only true friends know. --Unknown.

Friendship, said Pooh, is a very comforting thing. --A. A. Milne.

Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget. --G. Randolf.

Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Just walk beside me and be my friend forever. --George Fox.

Send this Friendship Thoughts eCard !

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him. --Ralph Waldo Emerson.

A friend is one who knows us, but loves us anyway. --Fr. Jerome Cummings.

True friendship ought never to conceal what it thinks. --St. Jerome.

Friendship, sweet-resting place of the soul, the gloaming wherein our hearts find peace. --Alphonse De Lamartine.

Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship. --Epicurus.

A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words. --Donna Roberts.

However rare true love may be, it is less so than true friendship. --Francois Duc De La Rochefoucauld.

The only way to have a friend is to be one. --Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Get more friendship quotes.

Send this Friendship Poetry eCard !

Friendship Land

2007-05-16T06:20:00.000-05:00

I love surfing on the Internet and looking for websites. I love discovering new sites and experimenting with new technologies. One of the sites that I love going to often is Friendship Land. The title says it all right? It has so many things to inspire, make you smile and make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. :-)

Check it out seriously. I've spent endless hours just listening to songs and reading the friendship poems on that site. All the more there are some places where you don't even need to scroll down because the javascript does it for you. Enjoy and I wish you a happy journey through the Friendship Land.

Send this Friendship Quote eCard !

Wish Your Mothers A Happy Mothers Day

2007-05-08T02:01:00.000-05:00

Mothers can be great friends.. once you have established the rapport, there is no combination to beat the Mother daughter duo once they begin to act more like friends . This generally happens at the teen years when mothers can be the best source of advice to their teen daughter .This Friendship once bonded can carry off very well .. and once the daughter settles down, have kids and starts running a family of her own , there is no one more better to guide her on family matters and kids except Mom , sweet Mom . For those of you whom are yet to be friendly with mom.. well ! I can only say its worth the effort... and what better a day to begin be- friending your mom than Mother's day.. Start talking to your mom and communicate with her more frequently and you will see .. how you really begin to like her more . For guys .. mom can be as good a friend as your dad.. Kick start the process by sending her these cute and classy mothers day cards and tell her that shes more of a friend to you ... and Wish her a Happy Mother's day !

A Great Friend... A Wonderful Mother !
A warm egreeting to make your dear friend really special this Mother's Day.
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I've Got A To-Do List For U...
Send this fun-filled to-do list to your friend and make her feel simply relaxed.
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As A Mother And My Friend...
Reach out to someone, who makes this world a brighter and happier place with this elegant mother's day ecard.
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You Are What A Perfect Woman Should Be !
On Mother's Day, wish a wonderful friend with this warm 'n beautiful ecard.
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Our Friendship Has Grown...
Send this beautiful ecard to an old girl pal on Mother's Day.
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It's Amazing...
Wish someone special on Mother's Day with this beautiful ecard.
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When It Comes To Being A Mother...
On Mother's Day reach out to a wonderful woman with this beautiful ecard.
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Great Women, Greater Moms...
Let your friend/girlfriend/wife know how much they mean to you on mother’s day...
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Just For You...
An elegant ecard to wish someone special a 'Happy Mother's Day'.
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Perfect Mom
Let your mom know how much you love & appreciate her with this e-card...
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Warm Wishes And Happy Thoughts...
Send this lovely ecard to your mom/ sis/ step mom/ dear ones on Mother's Day.
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Without You...
Send this touching mother’s day card to your mom/ step mom/ wife/ single mom/ gf/ fiancée/ as a token of appreciation for their love & kindness.
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Everlasting Love on Mother's day...
Express your love & admiration for your mom/ grandma/ nanny/ aunt with this touching e-card on mother’s day...
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Today Is Mother's Day !
Express your love to your mom as you send her this warm 'n beautiful ecard.
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Happy Mother's Day !
An elegant egreeting to wish your near 'n dear ones on Mother's Day.
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Just For You.Mom..
Wish someone special on Mother's Day with this beautiful rose.
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If Flowers Were Words...
Send mother dear this beautiful mother's day bunch of virtual flowers to say how special she is to you.
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Like These Flowers In Bloom...
Greet your mom/ aunt/ grandma/ friend a bright 'n beautiful Mother's Day.
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Naked Day Ecards

2007-05-04T06:30:00.000-05:00

It's Naked Day ! Time to go bare on some good clean fun. Send Naked Day ecards to your friends and wish then a fun filled day

	Gotcha ! A cute greeting for friends/ loved ones/ family. [ Flash Ecard ]			Wanna Go Bare... Click a smile on the face of your sweetheart with this cute ecard. [ Flash Ecard ]
	Good Clean Fun ! A cheeky wish for all you know. [ Flash Ecard ]			Shed Everything... A fun ecard for all your near and dear ones. [ Flash Ecard ]
	Bare-y Good Time... Send this ecard to friends/ loved ones and have some fun. [ Flash Ecard ]			Bare 'Em All... A great card to reach out to all your family/ friends/ loved ones. [ Flash Ecard ]

Hug Holiday Ecards

2007-04-30T02:15:00.000-05:00

Hey, it's hug holiday. Time to take your loved ones in your arms and give them a beary warm hug. Express your love to your friends and family through these hug holiday week ecards and make them feel special.

	Just For You ! Surprise your friend/ family/ sweetheart with this cute ecard. [ Flash Ecard ]			A Special Hug ! Make your near and dear ones feel special with this cute ecard. [ Flash Ecard ]
	A Biiiiig Bear Hug ! Send this cute note to your loved ones on Hug Holiday Week. [ Flash Ecard ]			Something Special... Cheer up your sweetheart with this huge e-hug. [ Flash Ecard ]
	It's For You ! A cute ecard for your friend/ family/ loved one.			A Big Bear Hug ! Happy up your sweetheart with this ecard. [ Flash Ecard ]

May Day Wishes For Your Friends

2007-04-27T05:27:00.000-05:00

May Day is May 1, and refers to any of several holidays celebrated on this day. May 1 was a traditional summer holiday in many pre-Christian European pagan cultures, and many elements of these holidays are still celebrated on May 1 today, such as the Maypole. While February 1 was the first day of Spring, May 1 was the first day of summer: hence, the summer solstice on June 25 (now the 22nd) was "midsummer." May Day" also refers to various socialist and labor movement celebrations conducted on May 1, unrelated to the traditional celebrations to commemorate the Haymarket Riot of 1886 and the international socialist movement generally. The latter event is an important holiday in Communist countries and Waldorf Schools.

In recent years, London based group the Space Hijackers have held events on May Day. These include Mayday Anarchists vs Members of Parliament Cricket in 2005, and a Police Victory Party in 2006. In 2007 the group plan a "Suited and Booted"[1]party in the City of London, the financial centre of London.

Basket Of Warm Wishes...
A floral e-wish for your loved ones.
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Happy May Day.
Cheer up your friends with this cute may day ecard.
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Flowers Of May...
Send May flowers to wish your near and dear ones a great Summertime.
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Warm And Beautiful...
A beautiful ecard to wish your loved ones a wonderful May Day.
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In America, May Day is commonly celebrated as a commemoration of the Haymarket Riot of 1886 in Chicago, Illinois, which occurred on May 4, but was the culmination of labor unrest which began on May 1. The date consequently became established as an anarchist and socialist holiday during the 20th century, and in these circles it is often known as International Workers' Day or Labour Day. In this form, May Day has become an international celebration of the social and economic achievements of the working class and labor movement.

The earliest May Day celebrations appeared in pre-Christian Europe, as in the Celtic celebration of Beltane, and the Walpurgis Night of the Germanic countries. Although the pagan-oriented celebrations faded as Europe became Christianised, a more secular version of the holiday continued to be observed in the schools and churches of Europe well into the 20th century. In this form, May Day may be best known for its tradition of dancing the Maypole and crowning of the Queen of the May. Today many Neopagans, especially Wiccans, celebrate reconstructed versions of the old pagan holidays on May 1.

Bright Times Ahead
A warm e-wish for all your near and dear ones.
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Happy May Day
Make your sweetheart feel special with this lovely ecard.
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Lotsa Happiness !
A lovely e-wish to reach out to your family/ friends/ loved ones.
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Sweet Thoughts Of You...
A sweet e-wish for your beloved/ loved one.
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Secretary Day Wishes For Your Friends

2007-04-23T05:11:00.000-05:00

Administrative Professional's Week is celebrated from April 22 - 28, 2007.And Administrative Professional's day or secretary's day will be celebrated on 25th April,2007. So if you know nay of your friend who is a admin guy/ Secretary or any of the Support staff wish them a happy Administrative Professional's Day . If You are the boss , you have more responsibility on wishing them and making sure that they are appreciated on this day by thanking them for their support when it mattered most

National Professional Secretaries Week and National Secretary's Day was created in 1952 through the work of Harry F. Klemfuss of Young and Rubicam. Klemfuss recognized the importance and value of the position to a company or business. His goal was to encourage more women to become secretaries. Using his skill and experience in public relations, Klemfuss, promoted the values and importance of the job of secretaries. In doing so, he also created the holiday in recognition of the importance of secretaries.

Today, the title is changing and evolving. But, the recognition is equally important. There are two new terms in use today. They are "Administrative Professionals" and "Executive Admins". The two names sometimes mean different roles and responsibilities to different companies. Both are broader terms, that encompass more positions than the original "Secretary" role.

The name change recognizes and acknowledges that the role has changed significantly since 1952, and for the better at that. And in Harry Klemfuss' day, these postions were the realm of women. Today, you find some males in these positions.

The most common ways of recognizing your Administrative Professional(s) today are:

* Flowers
* Cards, often with shopping gift certificates
* Take them to lunch
* Candies
* Assorted Gift Baskets

If you want to send An Administrative Professional's day Postcards or Greeting cards , You can send these classy Ecards . Go Ahead and wish them a Great Week!

Thank You For Your Hard Work !
Wish a very special admin pro you know with a warm and heartfelt Thank You.
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A Pleasure Working With You !
A warm and beautiful ecard to wish your secretary/ admin officers/ colleagues on Admin Pro Day.
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day® !
Wish all the admin pros you know with a bunch of beautiful flowers.
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Wish From My Cubicle To Yours...
Reach out to your colleagues/ friends on Admin Pro Day with this cute ecard.
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Perfect Time To Wish You !
Tell your secretary/ colleague what a pleasure it is to work with him/ her with this beautiful Admin Pro Day ecard.
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Happy Admin Pro Day !
Bring on the smiles of all the admin pros you know with this cute ecard.
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Happy Admin Pro Day To You !
Send this smart ecard to wish all the administrative professionals you know on their special day.
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SOS Or Call Of Duty...
A special compliment for an ace admin pro who is also a great friend.
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Colors Of Friendship

2007-04-16T02:28:00.000-05:00

Just remember the time when you were a kid. You would desperately try to complete your homework so that your mom would allow you to play basketball with your neighbor. At that point of time our friends were basically our playmates. And as we stepped into adolescence our childhood playmates had to make way for our new pals. With them, we would share anything under the sun and the topic of discussion would range from the annoying meal you had in the afternoon to the handsome new guy who had recently taken admission in school.

However the serene land of friendship is often invaded by a green eyed monster and is better known by the name ‘jealousy’. And it affects different individuals in different manner. Some would get jealous about a new career opportunity that has come in way of his class mate, or it could be a more simple matter like winning female attention at a dance party.

Friends For Life...
A beautiful thought to share with your best friend.
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Down The Memory Lane...
A warm and special message which expresses your love for your dear friend.
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Surprisingly, friendship acquires a new dimension when it blossoms between two young people of opposite genders. It is a friendship with a fragrance of mutual liking and admiration and sometimes is a gateway to a romantic relationship. Though there is a thin line of demarcation between friendship and love, we can not deny that the foundation of a romantic relationship is mutual understanding and rapport. It is at this point of time, our soul mates occupy the place of our friends.

A good number of well known novels highlight friends as messenger of god. And any time a friend is unable to do a favor to us we tend to describe them as ‘selfish’. But we have to realize that a friend is a human being and just like other human beings he too has his own limitations.

Special Friendship !
A warm ecard for your loved one.
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Wishing On Stars !
A sweet ecard to let your pal know that his/ her friendship is what you always wish for.
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In the long drawn journey of life we meet new people, befriend them, and with the passage of time, they are left behind and are replaced by new ones. But only a few of them is left with us when we are on the verge of retirement. Our friends become our trusted companions. And it is at this time our friendships are festooned with the most essential component of it. It is faith. A child would trust anyone who comes in his life and his trust is shadowed by doubts as he becomes older but interestingly he regains the same at his old age. As per the psychologists, this happens due to the fact that during old age, just as a person becomes physically dependent upon others, he becomes emotionally dependent too. But, at the same time, it is quite true that a friendship is complete when you become emotionally dependent upon your friend.

We often tend to forget, that just like any relationship, friendship needs to be nurtured with care. When was the last time you entertained your friend with a surprise gift? How often do we send friendship ecards to our pals? It is important to express our friends that we care for them.

To conclude, when any relationship reaches a certain level of understanding, rapport and admiration, we term it as friendship. And it can blossom between a father and son, mother and daughter, grandparents and grandchildren or between two complete strangers. And it is the foundation of all existing relationship on the earth. Our friends make our life beautiful; they make us feel important, help us to understand that we are a part of them and ultimately makes our life fulfilling enough.

I Am There For You...
An interactive ecard for your friend/ loved one.
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Lend A Hand !
A warm assurance for your dear pal.
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Sean Carter writes on holidays, events and celebrations around the world. He also writes on complexitites and simplicities of relationships. He is a writer with special interest in ecard industry. He writes for 123greetings.com

Article Source: Colors of Friendship

Friendship Quotes

2007-04-13T07:19:00.000-05:00

A friend is one who knows us, but loves us anyway. -- Fr. Jerome Cummings

Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends. -- Cindy Lew

Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure. -- Jewish Saying

"Your friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you."
-- Elbert Hubbard

Friendship Remains Forever...
A beautiful quote with a warm message for your friend/ loved one.
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'Friends Are The Sunshine Of Life...'
A cute, warm and beautiful 'Friendship Quote' for your friend/ buddy/ loved one.
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"Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure."
-- Jewish saying

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. -- Aristotle

Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Just walk beside me and be my friend.-- Albert Camus

"The only way to have a friend is to be one."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.-- Abraham Lincoln

'A Friend Fills Our Life With...'
A warm Friendship Quote with a message for a friend who's very close to your heart.
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Life Is A Joyride !
A smart, cool and fun Friendship ecard to share with your friend/ best pal/ loved one.
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Hold a true friend with both your hands. -- Nigerian Proverb

"A faithful friend is the medicine of life."
-- Apocrypha

Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.-- Anonymous

Friends are like melons; shall I tell you why? To find one good you must one hundred try. -- Claude Mermet

"Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil."
-- Baltasar Gracian (1647)

World's Biggest Treasure...
A warm Friendship Quote that'll make your friend feel extra special.
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The Most Precious Gift !
A warm, cute, heartfelt and fun 'Friendship Quote' for your buddy/ pal/ friend/ loved one.
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"Friendship needs no words..."
-- Dag Hammarskjold.

"Friends are the sunshine of life."
-- John Hay (1871)

"The best mirror is an old friend."
--George Herbert

One who looks for a friend without faults will have none. -- Hasidic Saying

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.-- Walter Winchell

Friends are needed both for joy and for sorrow. -- Samuel Paterson

Administrative professionals Greetings For Your Friends

2007-04-13T00:35:00.000-05:00

Administrative Professionals Week is always the last full week of April, with Wednesday of that week being designated Administrative Professionals Day.

Administrative Professionals Day recognizes and celebrates the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, and other office professionals for their growing and diverse contributions to the workplace. In the United States, it is customary to take administrative professionals out to lunch on this day, and/or to give flowers or other gifts of appreciation.

Administrative Professionals Week was originally organized as "National Secretaries Week" by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) and a consortium of office product manufacturers in 1952. Mary Barrett, president of the National Secretaries Association (now called the International Association of Administrative Professionals) and C. King Woodbridge, president of Dictaphone Corporation, were serving on a council charged with addressing a national shortage of skilled office workers that existed at the time. Together with Harry Klemfuss, public relations account executive at Young & Rubicam, they originated the idea for a secretaries week campaign.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer proclaimed the first National Secretaries Week held June 1-7, 1952, with Wednesday, June 4th designated National Secretaries Day. Mary Barrett and C. King Woodbridge were invited to Washington, DC for the official announcement. The event received widespread publicity.

In 1955, the National Secretaries Association changed the date of National Secretaries Week to the last full week of April, with Wednesday of that week being designated National Secretaries Day. The name was changed to Professional Secretaries Week in 1981 when the National Secretaries Association became Professional Secretaries International (PSI).

In 1998, PSI changed its name to the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), to further reflect the expanding role of office staff. In the year 2000, the IAAP – official sponsor of the event – announced that the name would change from "Professional Secretaries Day" to "Administrative Professionals Day." The name change was made to keep in step with the changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today's administrative workforce.

Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, IAAP remains the sole sponsor of Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day. IAAP continues to believe in the importance of this event in calling business attention to the increasing value and contributions of administrative professionals in today's workplace.

Thank You For Your Hard Work !
Wish a very special admin pro you know with an admin day ecard
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Happy Admin Pro Day !
Bring on the smiles of all the admin pros you know with this cute ecard.
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Wish From My Cubicle To Yours...
Reach out to your colleagues/ friends on Admin Pro Day with this cute ecard.
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A Pleasure Working With You !
A warm and beautiful ecard to wish your secretary/ admin officers/ colleagues on Admin Pro Day.
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Happy Admin Pro Day To You !
Send this smart ecard to wish all the administrative professionals you know on their special day.
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SOS Or Call Of Duty...
A special compliment for an ace admin pro who is also a great friend.
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Perfect Time To Wish You !
Tell your secretary/ colleague what a pleasure it is to work with him/ her with this beautiful Admin Pro Day ecard.
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Hurdles Or Roadblocks... U Sail Through !
A warm and cute note of appreciation for your secretary/ colleagues/ admin assistants.
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You've Got Mail !
Make your colleagues/ friends feel special on Admin Pro Day with this warm note of Appreciation.
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You... Simply The Best !
Tell your colleagues/ friends on Admin Pro Day how much they are appreciated with this cute greetings
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You Are Appreciated... Every Day !
Appreciate the hard work of your colleagues/ friends with this cute admin ecard.
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One Who Makes Everything Right !
Send this cute and funny ecard to appreciate the efficiency of your secretary/ admin assistants/ colleagues.
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Friendship wishes For New Friends

2007-04-10T04:02:00.000-05:00

getting new friends is an art . Friendship needs regular watering and looking after your friendship just as you need constant care to look after your plants and garden in your backward.New Friends makes your life more sociable and you also get to absorb new ideas and get exposed to more cultural nuances of other people . however its not easy to make new friends . here are some tips to get new friends and make your life more exciting

1) have an open Mind On having new Friends. The best way to attract new friends is to listen carefully and show a genuine interest when strangers talk to You

2)Wish and Greet Strangers: Smile at strangers when they look at you , even when they might not be in a good mood .

3) Friends come through chance ,Make the most of this chance in Public Places, Movie Theatres, Shopping mall, or at any other gathering .One chance might open you upto a lot of interesting friends

New Friends... More reasons to smile, more reasons to celebrate ! Your world is a happier place with them by your side. Let your New Pal know how you feel with these warm, fun 'New Friends' ecards.

Just Been Friends...
A warm ecard to let your New Friend/ pal know how happy you are to have met him/ her.
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Know You For Ages !
A heartfelt message for a friend/ pal whom you have just met.
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For Your Cool New Friend !
Reach out to your New Pal/ buddy with this cool ecard.
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Gel So Well !
Send this groovy ecard your new pal's way, telling him/ her that you are one of a kind.
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U, Me And Cups Of Coffee...
A 'miss you' ecard for someone close to tell him/ her, you'd love to relive the good ol' times.
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Could I Tempt You For A Cuppa...
Ask your friend/ loved one out for a cup of coffee with this elegant ecard.
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A Virtual Cafeteria !
An interactive and warm ecard to brew up your friend/ loved one's day.
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Let's Get Stimulated...
Invite your friend/ loved one to have a steaming cuppa with you.
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Friendship Thoughts Greeting Cards

2007-04-09T02:46:00.000-05:00

Friends For Life...
A beautiful thought to share with your best friend.
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Down The Memory Lane...
A warm and special message which expresses your love for your dear friend.
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To A Wonderful You...
A warm and special compliment for your sweetest buddy.
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Difficult Hours !
Lend your support to your dear friend through this ecard.
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No More Strangers...
A message that defines the journey of friends in a very special way.
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Good Old Times !
Send this groovy ecard your old/ childhood friend's way and make them jig to the timeless tune.
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All Time Friend...
Let the clouds speak out your thoughts to your friend/ pal with whom you can be yourself.
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Forgive Me Puhleeze...
Apologize with this ecard and make your friend/ best buddy lol.
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Funny Friendship Ecards - Tickle A Few Funny Bones

2007-04-06T07:13:00.000-05:00

Here's a new funny friendship ecard you can send your friends and loved ones and make them smile...so go ahead and try this out...scroll down to personalize and send the ecard to one or more people...

OR, click here to send this Funny Friendship Ecard...

Best Friends Wishes

2007-04-06T04:05:00.000-05:00

A 'Best Friend' is someone special whom we are closest to. Someone who understands and knows us inside out but likes us all the same ! Send these warm, loving, cute Friendship greeting cards to your best pal/ closest buddy/ a dear one who's like a Best Friend and celebrate this beautiful bond of Friendship you share.

Send This Best Friend Wishes To Your Best Friends/pal

Send this best Friends Wishes eCard !

Tell Your best Friend How much you care

Send this best Friends Wishes eCard !

Best Friends Greetings To Your Special Friend

Send this best Friends Wishes eCard !

Charm Your Best Buddy With This beatiful Friendship Greeting

Send this best Friends Wishes !

Friendship Tatoo For Your Real Friends

Send this best Friends Wishes Postcard!

easter Wishes For Your Friends

2007-04-05T03:14:00.000-05:00

Easter is here !! And what Better way to meet up with your Friends whom you had not been able to keep in touch with . Send These Beautiful Easter cards to Your Friends and wish them a happy Easter

Can't Imagine My Life Without You...
Reach out to your friends on Easter with this cute and touching ecard.

Send this eCard !

Wonderful Easter Wish !
Reach out to your friends on Easter with this warm and wonderful wish.

Send this eCard !

Have a Blessed Easter

Send this eCard !

Spread the spirit of Easter with this cute ecard.

Send this eCard !

Reach out to your friends/ family/ near and dear ones on Easter with this inspiring wish.

Send this eCard !

Friendship MeetUp Groups : Great Way To Meet New Friends

2007-04-04T08:08:00.000-05:00

Making social connections is important to your quality of life. When you meet new people you increase your chances for making friendships and connections that provide companionship, intellectual stimulation, humor, support, and joy.
And research now shows that friendship actually increases your longevity.Here is a great way to meet new friends

Meetup.com has groups in more than 40 countries, but it is designed to help people make local connections and meet new people who share similar interests.

The Meetup Web site provides information on thousands of special interest groups, so it’s easy to find a topic that interests you.

What Does Meetup Do?
Meetup Groups help people:

Meet new people who share their interests

Become involved in their communities

Learn, teach, and share with each other

Make new friends and have a good time
How Does Meetup.com Work?
Each Meetup Group shares a cause or interest and meets face-to-face on a regular schedule (at least once a month). These meetings are open to everyone, and are a great way to meet new people who share your particular interest.

There are thousands of local Meetup Groups for thousands of interests, and more than one million people worldwide have joined local Meetup Groups.

Know You For Ages !
A heartfelt message for a friend/ pal whom you have just met.

Send this eCard !

Here’s just a sample of available topics:

Politics
Languages
Pets
Games
Yoga
Music
Hobbies
Travel
Books
Technology
…and many more. You really have to see the list to know how many different topics there are, and how many different ways you have to meet new people who share your specific interests.

What Happens at a Meetup Group?
Meetups are usually informal, and are open to anyone who is interested in the topic—friends are welcome. Most Meetups happen at restaurants, cafés, or public parks, and some groups meet in offices or private homes.

There will often be a printed sign to help you find the Meetup Group. The Organizer will welcome members, and group members and visitors take a few minutes to introduce themselves.

Some Meetups are based around activities—like knitting or foreign language practice.

Others focus on organizing for a cause like helping to elect a political candidate or planning a local event.

You, Me And Coffee !
Send your friend/ loved one the perfect idea for having a great time together !

Send this eCard !

At other Meetups, people share information and stories, such as a shared health condition or what it’s like to be new in town. There are thousands of options to meet new people.

How to find a Meetup Group
Meetup makes it easy to meet new people who share your interests:

Go to Meetup.com

Search on a topic, and enter your zip code, postcode or city.

You will see a list of the Meetup groups that are closest to you. Click on a name to learn more about group members and find out about the next event.

Attend the group and meet new people!

Best Friends Gifts For Women

2007-04-02T06:22:00.000-05:00

Best friend gifts are special! Let's face it, they talk us down off the ledge repeatedly—listen to the twisted man stories, career foibles, discipline problems with our 'wild' child or children, and basically help to commiserate about everything that is female!

A truly heartfelt, thoughtful and unique gift for her - her birthday, new job, career accomplishment, engagement, wedding, birth of a baby, or just anytime she needs support, goes a long way in showing how much you value her friendship.

Here are some best friend gift ideas that just might help you out!

Candy Gifts - Always celebratory, candy gifts make a great gift for best friends. Have you ever known a woman to turn down candy? I doubt it! Candy gifts are always appreciated, especially from your really good girlfriends! Add her favorite candy to any gift. I have one friend who loves Fannie May raspberry and maple creams, another who loves Junior Mints, and my sister just loves Jujubees. They all get their favorites just about every time I give them a gift, and we always laugh about it!

Cool Make-up Bag – It'll jump right off the shelf when you see it, especially if you’ve traveled together before. Take note of the type of make-up bag(s) your best friend uses and then find one or a set that speak to her. They are typically either her favorite color, or they have a cool pattern (conservative or funky) that fits her style.

Decorative Pillows - A creative gift for best friends that spruces up decor, decorative pillows are a great gift idea. Choose two or three that either coordinate well with her current style, add a splash of unexpected color, or say "let's celebrate" with a seasonal or holiday theme.

Horoscope Reading - Horoscope stuff is always fun to give! Why not give your best friend a horoscope reading, or a horoscope book, magazine, notepad or calendar? Most of my friends don’t put much faith in horoscope results, but we still get a kick out of reading them and pondering 'what if?'

Miniature Books – These books are great 'little extras' for best friend gift giving that provide cute, inspirational, quotes, quips, stories and jokes. They're great little gifts!

Trendy Purses - Great gifts for best friends, trendy purses are all the rage! Whether it's a metallic-looking purse, rhinestone purse, retro purse, faux fur purse or Betty Boop purse, get her a trendy purse you know she’ll like.

Wall Art - Be creative and get your friend 'wall art' if she needs to spruce up her place. Let's face it, not everyone has a knack for decorating. She might really appreciate your creative touch! Wall art in the form of nice framed prints or posters can make a great best friend gift.

Send this eCard !

Celebrating Your Friends Birthday On Easter

2007-03-30T01:52:00.000-05:00

If one of your friends or child is celebrating a birthday around Easter time, make it an "egg-ceptional" Bunny Birthday Party! Here are a few tips you can advice your Friends for loved ones on their Special Day easter birthday

Our Party Diva, Diane, has shared wonderful ideas for those children that don't mind celebrating with "the" Bunny... we added some family traditions.

Invitations
Use a rabbit cookie cutter or make your own template to trace onto construction or flower paper. Cut out and add a cotton ball as the tale, sequins for the eyes and pieces of straw from the kitchen broom for whiskers.

Lucky To Have A Friend Like You !
Bring on the smiles of your friends with this warm and cute Easter wish.

Send this eCard !

Loot Bags
Use pastel or brown lunch bags. Leaving them flat from the package, cut down from the top as the center between ears and then fold the top over from the back and glue together. Cut oval shaped ears from pink construction paper and glue on to the bag. Cut out a smaller oval shaped out of yellow construction paper and glue onto the pink. Draw bunny eyes and add straw (kitchen broom) for whiskers. Add two teeth (white construction paper outlined in black) and a cotton ball as the nose to hold it
altogether.

Birthday Egg Hunt
An Easter egg hunt is a must. Fill plastic eggs with small toys, jelly beans and candies. Make about 12 per guest (color code them so guests hunt for their very own color) to make it fair so everyone gets the same number of eggs. As an added extra we hide a lucky egg with a dollar in it.

Keep or Choose Game
A fun game that makes all the guests have a great time. Buy a selection of prizes (a Dollar store is great for these). Wrap each one separately and tie with a ribbon. Stack the gifts on the floor. Give each child a plastic egg with a number in it. If you have twelve guests, for example, you'll have twelve numbers. The guests open their eggs up and then go in order of the numbers -- No. 1 is first to select any gift and opens it. No. 2 then has the option of selecting an un-opened gift or taking the gift from No. 1. If No. 1's gift is taken, he/she selects an un-opened gift and unwraps it for everyone to see. Guest No. 3 then can select from the un-opened pile of gifts or can take a gift from either No. 1 or No. 2. The game continues until all the guests have opened a gift. To end the game, Guest No. 1 gets to pick any gift he/she wants and trades with that person. Truly a fun game that drives everyone wild!

Wonderful Easter Wish !
Reach out to your friends on Easter with this warm and wonderful wish.

Send this eCard !

More Bunny Birthday Party Games
Egg Roll
Set up a "finish line" at the end of a room. Create two teams of children. First child in each team has to push a plastic egg on the floor with their noses. When they reach the finish line, the child stands up, picks up the plastic egg and runs back to the next person on their team. Play continues until everyone on a team has rolled the egg with their nose -- they are the winners!

Where's My Egg?
Using a permanent marking pen, personalize plastic eggs and fill with candy. Hide these eggs in the yard and tell the children they must find only the egg with their name on it.

True Friendships

2007-03-29T04:17:00.000-05:00

This is sage advice for those who have been fortunate enough to find that one true friendship. Or perhaps you have maintained friendships from your days in elementary school. Whatever the case, friends are previous gifts we give to ourselves.

As children, friendships are vitally important, most notably as it relates to the socialization process. Meeting a new friend the first day of school is essential, especially if one is particularly shy. Perhaps another girl would sense the shyness and offer a hand in friendship. Forming friendships with others from different cultures enhances a child’s early experiences as well, and plants a seed that is healthy and which can be nurtured throughout life. But, preserving friendships are often difficult, even under the best of circumstances. Whether a friend moves away; or leaves school; or becomes ill, it is especially hard on a child. They are resilient, however, and somehow cope with the loss.

As the child becomes a teen, the word friendship takes on a different connotation. While some teens exhibit the closeness and bonding prevalent during their parents’ day; others are not so conducive to this type of friendship. Instead, they form gangs which they refer to as their family, and commit acts which were unheard of twenty or thirty years ago. It makes one wonder if this type of friendship is born out of a home where caring and nurturing is non-existent. Or has peer pressure to act and dress a certain way erased all that was taught in the early years of their childhood. Girls become vicious to each other; more so than boys, and it’s inconceivable that a meaningful true friendship exists in that environment.

Perhaps as we grow older, the child in us returns to the very first day we attended school. We appreciate and value the friends we’ve made in our adult life because they ground us; keep us balanced; watch out for us; protect us; care and help us when needed. True friendships require no expectations; they are unconditional by nature, and bring out the very best of who we are. We rely on each other for comfort; rant and rave knowing our friend will simply listen; discuss issues which we are passionate about, knowing we will be understood. Laugh together; cry together; then eat ice cream while laughing all the more. How rare is that kind of friendship? How blessed are we to have a true friend who will allow us to be who we are, without judgment. Yes, very rare indeed.

As we reach our golden years, our friends may have passed on, but the memories are still intact. We take out the old scrapbook and reminisce as we thumb through familiar pictures. Suddenly, we laugh and look to one side saying, “Remember……” then stop. A single tear falls down our cheek. We look up and smile because the years have not taken away the recollections of our youthful days, nor has the light of true friendship been extinguished.
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Childhood Friendships

2007-03-28T02:06:00.000-05:00

Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary part of growing up. While some of our children will maintain these friendships into adulthood, many will not. Kids move away or they find other friends with more current interests and grow apart. Whatever form a childhood friendship is taking, know that these relationships are vital to your child’s well-being and growth as a human being.

Your child may have one very special friend from the time they are in diapers or they might have a gaggle of giggling girl friends or a thunderstorm of wild boy friends. These bonds can be helped along or a wedge can be placed between them by the parents. Depending upon your feelings about your child’s friend, you could welcome the child into your home and be gracious or you could find that the child your child is enthralled with is a demon incarnate. It’s up to you to teach your kids how to interact in healthy ways with their peers or how to let negative friendships go.

While I’ve been traumatized by a few of my daughters’ friends, I have liked most of them. The few children whom I found intolerable were not too welcome in my home, however, if one of my daughter’s insisted on a play date with that undesirable child, I would allow the friendship to take its course, mostly to try and figure out what in the world my child liked about her/him. Made for some interesting lessons in humanity. ;-) Most of these friendships have faded in good time, on their own. One or two of these kids have actually won me over and now are among my favorites, although I must admit these kids were basically OK to begin with. They just came with issues I didn’t want to deal with. I dealt for my child’s sake and all turned out well.

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A child who is a truly bad influence on your child will need to be shunned, as painful as that may seem to your child at the time. I find that if you adequately explain that the child in question isn’t very “nice” or has actually hurt or emotionally abused your child; this can be sufficient reason for your child to understand the situation without too much trauma. If they resist your urging to make new friends or avoid the horrid one, you will probably need to be tolerant until your child digests the circumstances and moves on in her own time. This helps your child learn to differentiate between people they want to spend time with, those they don’t and to make their own choices.

The children you like and who are good influences on your child should be invited over often. Have them stay for dinner, take them along on family or fun outings and allow them to become part of your extended family just as your own friends are. Children need to know their friends are welcome in their home. Treat their buddies with the same respect you would expect your children to treat your pals. They will see how you interact with others who visit and will learn how to be good friends and gracious hosts themselves.

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Top Five April Fools Gags to Fool Your Friends

2007-03-27T01:49:00.000-05:00

April first is the one day of the year when messing with your friends' heads is not only sanctioned, but encouraged.

Before we get to the gags, a little warning. These gags will definitely annoy your victim, maybe even make them very angry. Use them at your own risk. We're not responsible for any ill will your friends (or enemies) may have towards you if you use these April Fools gaga on your Friends

What is the craziest prank you pulled at the office on April Fool’s Day? Hid crickets in the receptionist’s desk? Wrapped up an entire office in foil? Pretended to quit or fire someone? More than one-third of workers say they have played jokes like these at the office on April 1, according to CareerBuilder.com’s annual April Fool’s Day survey. One-in-ten say they are cooking up new gags to pull on co-workers and managers this year. The survey was conducted from February 24 to March 3, 2005 of more than 1,700 workers.

The following are the top 10 most memorable pranks workers say they participated in or fell victim to at the office on April Fool’s Day:

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10. Gave a message to my boss to return a call to Mr. Lyon. The number was to the local zoo.

9. Pretended to go into labor when I was 8 months pregnant.

8. Froze co-worker’s car keys in a bucket of water.

7. Switched the boss’s lottery ticket with a fake winning one.

6. Tricked a fellow bank worker into thinking we were robbed while he was out to
lunch.

5. Sent a manager with a reputation for "playing the field" a fake summons for child support.

4. Fooled the boss by setting up an interview with a female job candidate who actually turned out to be one of the male employees.

3. Placed live lobsters in a co-worker’s car.

2. Hired someone to play a police officer and arrest a co-worker.

1. Installed a working urinal in a co-worker’s office.

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"While office pranks can bring comic relief to the workday, it is important to know your audience and use good judgment," said Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of Human Resources at CareerBuilder.com. "What may seem like harmless fun to some may be interpreted differently by others."

To view other CareerBuilder.com surveys, visit http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/AboutUs/PR/surveys.htm

Paying Attention To Your Friends

2007-03-26T04:22:00.000-05:00

Paying attention to your friend in a conversation is called "attending." It means that your ears, your eyes, your body and your feelings are all focused on that person at the time. Attending includes:

Physical Presence

Friendships are a building process. You and your friend gradually share interests, feelings, and goals. Much of this is done by being together physically. Your physical presence shows your friend that you care about him. It affirms that he is important to you.

Focusing

Focusing means all of your physical and psychological attention is directed toward your friend during the entire conversation. Your body language is good. You are facing and slightly inclined toward your friend. Your facial expressions show interest.

Keep the focus on your friend. Relating similar personal experiences or offering solutions to problems takes focus away from your friend and places it on you. Even though you may feel you are offering empathy or sympathy in this manner, it may seem that you can turn any conversation around to you.

Looking

Remember to look with your eyes.

A classic example of looking with "your eyes" is a child coloring while her mother cleans the kitchen. The child finishes a picture and says, "Look at this one, Mommy."

The mother mumbles, ' "That's great," while continuing to chop vegetables.

Finally the child says, "Look now, Mommy. Look with your eyes."

Touching

Good friends want to touch. Good friends touch comfortably.

Sometimes just sitting and holding the hand of a friend or touching them on the arm communicates our depth of feeling. When you need to offer comfort, extend encouragement, or express sympathy to a friend, a simple touch can say more than any words.

Men, in particular, have a hard time touching. When friendship has progressed, however, a pat on the back or a playful punch on the shoulder is acceptable to most men.

A friend's touch is comforting.

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A Friendship Ode !
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About Your Friends Born In April

2007-03-24T01:05:00.000-05:00

Slightly unpredictable, aren't they? Well, here are some tips to learn more about these friends of yours born in the beautiful month of spring, April.

Stubborn and hard-hearted.
Strong-willed and highly motivated.
Sharp thoughts.
Easily angered.
Attracts others and loves attention.
Deep feelings.
Beautiful physically and mentally.
Firm standpoint.
Needs no motivation.
Shy towards opposite sex.
Easily consoled.
Systematic (left brain).
Loves to dream.
Strong clairvoyance.
Understanding.
Sickness usually in the ear and neck.
Good imagination.
Good physical.
Weak breathing.
Loves literature and the arts.
Loves travelling.
Dislike being at home.
Restless.
Having many children.
Hardworking.
High spirited.

Winter Blues Out...
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Spring That's Packed With Fun !
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Friendship - Pen Pals From Other Cultures

2007-03-23T06:40:00.000-05:00

It can be very exciting getting to know people from other countries and other cultures. Friendships with people from foreign lands are to be encouraged and can only benefit everybody concerned. However, if those friendships turn romantic in nature the situation can become a little more complicated.

Of course, getting to know somebody from another country or culture is a life-enriching experience; you begin to see your own culture in a new light and to better understand your place in the world. But what if the friendships begins to turn into a romantic relationship? How do you stand then?

In many ways such a long-distance relationship will be exactly the same as any other romantic relationship, albeit separated by many miles and having the need to communicate by e-mail and other means, perhaps supplemented by holidays in each other's countries. The real difficulty may come when one is contemplating a serious long-term relationship, and the individuals involved in the relationship no longer wish to live apart from each other.

In this case your fascination with the other country and culture may even turn out to be the proverbial two-edged sword. You must be equally as prepared to go to live in the other person's country as he or she must be to go and live in yours -- equality is vital in any relationship. The point is that one of you will have to relocate to another country. Whilst this may seem a fascinating and life-enhancing opportunity at first, with the passing of time adaptation to the new culture and way of life may become strained. Everybody is used to the culture in which they grew up, and nearly everybody will eventually begin to miss their culture when denied it for what may be years at a time.

There is also the issue of close family. You may have to contemplate living apart from your parents or siblings, perhaps seeing them only with a gap of several years in between. Long-distance travel is expensive, and likely to become increasingly so in a world in which air travel is a significant contributor to global warming.

These downsides could be a very real possibility for you; it may be that your new partner's family depend upon him or her financially and therefore there can be no question of your partner leaving his or her country. Then it would be down to you to make the sacrifice. These are things that have to be considered, possibilities that may turn out to actually come about.

None of this is to say that romantic relationships with people from other countries or cultures are in themselves problematic. There are many successful examples of couples who are blissfully happy in which one of them is not living in their country of origin. The purpose of this article is simply to inform, so that if you do choose to begin a relationship with somebody from another country you will be aware of what some of the potential problems might be a few years down the line.

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Six Songs to Celebrate Friendship

2007-03-22T00:30:00.000-05:00

A memory lasts forever. Never does it die. True friends stay together. And never say goodbye. -Anon.

Friendship is based on truth and loyalty. It is one's unbiased faith in the other's unconditional love and belief to stand by. Here are ten songs that celebrate different aspects of friendship.

1. I'll Be There For You-The Rembrandts: This song hit the charts as the soundtrack of the celebrated series on friendship, 'Friends'. Released in the year 1994 as their jingle, the song was later released as a single after being made into a full song owing to its sudden popularity.

2. Wind Beneath My Wings-Bette Midler: Released in 1989 as a single by Bette Midler, the song hit fame as the soundtrack of the movie, Beaches. It was named Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards in 1990.

3. Seasons In The Sun-Terry Jacks: Released as a single in 1974 by Terry Jacks, the song was first released by English band, The Fortunes in 1968. The song was based on a song called 'Le Moribond' ('The Dying Man') by Jacques Brel.

4. Because You Loved Me-Celine Dion: Released in 1996, a smash hit single from the album, Falling Into You, Because You Loved me was nominated for four Grammy Awards. It won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.

5. Annie's Song-John Denver: Released in 1974, this famous love song was written for his then wife, Annie. An ideal expression of true love and friendship, this song is the anthem for celebrating loyal relationships.

6. Photograph-Ringo Starr and George Harrison: Originally written by both of them, the song was released as part of Ringo Starr's album, Ringo. Later it was performed at Harrison's first death anniversary and is said to have made the audience weep at large.

Ringo and George, John and Annie, 'Friends'-the sitcom, all celebrate the friendship season, which actually is all year round! Friendship is about sharing the ups and downs, smiles and frowns, pains and pleasures; simply put being companions, now and forever. Here's to celebrating true friendship!

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Why Friendship And Dating Do Not Go Together

2007-03-21T06:55:00.000-05:00

How often do we hear the statement from single people looking for new dates: "I'm seeking friendship first" because they like to get to 'know' the person before delving into anything more intimate. Men in particular, who fear commitment, love to hide behind this condition, while never really achieving their aim. But is such 'friendship' possible? Isn't that putting the cart before the horse? Let's look at the evidence.

Once I got talking online to a seemingly kindly man who fancied me. I explained clearly on the phone that I liked his personality but not enough to take it any further and I didn't think it was a good idea to meet. He felt I was judging him from afar and that I should give him some chance to prove himself, especially when he was merely inviting me to lunch. He was sure that, if I was proved right, we could at least 'be friends'. I was not sure about that but felt I ought to give him the benefit of the doubt to meet up and allow the situation to unfold.

In the end he was old-fashioned in his views, stuck in the past wishing for the 'good old days' and rather mean in affirming people, while being quick with criticism. I didn't warm to him at all and the great personality didn't seem so great in close-up! He also kept grabbing my hand to hold it and I wasn't impressed as I dislike physical contact when I don't feel comfortable. I reminded him of what I had said on the phone and he left the date promising to be 'friends' but was noticeably peeved that I wasn't more amenable to his overtures. I never heard from him again, which did not really surprise me, because his desire for friendship was not genuine in the first place. It was a way to get nearer to me to help me change my mind about him. His ego was hurt and, as 'friendship' was not what he really sought, he didn't care to keep the connection, even though we had shared a very good rapport. And that's what happens in most instances like these. It is difficult to be friends when you fancy the person and wish to get closer to them but they are holding you at arms' length, or vice versa. It is a clear mismatch, and in any mismatch one person is losing out, so friendship isn't possible because it has an unequal and superficial foundation.

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The Basis of Genuine Friendship
Genuine friendship originates from understanding another's needs and aspirations and appreciating their pain and joy. It comes out of being able to empathise with them, in both good and bad times. Such knowledge and response are not possible until one knows another for a while and feels comfortable with their presence. Thus true friendship is highly unlikely with anyone we do not know well. When it comes to members of the opposite sex, or instances where there is clear attraction, friendship is the last thing on the cards because the feelings of attraction will overwhelm all other platonic ones and get in the way of real friendship developing.

When we fancy someone we can always fool ourselves that should the fancying not prove mutual, it can then turn into friendship and everyone will be happy. But this seldom happens between two strangers seeking to be affirmed and valued by one another. In any failure to have mutual attraction, one person is bound to feel rejected and so friendship is unlikely in such a scenario because he/she will not feel motivated to get to know the other any better. Their sense of rejection will propel them elsewhere to get the affirmation they seek.

Controlling Factors
Another reason for seeking 'friendship' in the first instance is the desire for control. To prevent being 'hurt', some people believe that seeking friendship first keeps pain at bay. But if there is going to be hurt, no amount of having friendship at the beginning is going to stave off the pain. Such hurt usually comes when we are at the familiar stage in relationships; when we take each other for granted or when one or both parties begin to lose their appeal. Not at the start of the relationship. So seeking friendship first is really delaying the inevitable in a superficial way, especially where one fears commitment, and has little to do with the desire for real friendship. We cannot replace sexual feelings with friendship because friendship is enduring while fancying someone is likely to be fleeting. Putting the two together is a contradiction in itself, especially when true friendship is only possible when the heady feelings of romance have taken their course and we appreciate the person as someone truly valuable in our journey because we have grown to like/love them more.

Next time you are seeking friendship first, ask yourself why you need tons of 'friends' instead of lovers. You might be surprised by the answers you get. Not only that, look back at all the dates that have failed to live up to expectations and count up all the real friendships that emerged from them. You are likely to find that once there was any kind of rejection involved, friendship would be the last thing anyone wanted at the time!
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A Special Feeling...
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Setting Limits In Friendship

2007-03-20T01:00:00.000-05:00

Many people find themselves caught up in other's problems, then feel confused about how and when to help.

All relationships need limits whether they are friendships, sibling relations, mate/lovers, business relations, etc.

There are five steps to limit setting:

1. Choosing to set limits. You will tolerate a difficult relationship situation just as long as you choose to tolerate it. You are the one choosing to set boundaries in place.

2. Decide where to set the limits. Think about the entire situation. Consider your time, emotions, and means. Then consider whether you are helping the other person or merely allowing them avoid or postpone his/her own problem solving. Aim to do something to help the other person without taking on the whole problem.

3. Express the limits clearly. For example, you say to your friend, "I will loan you up to $200.00 no more than once every three months. And I expect each loan to be repaid within three months and certainly before you can borrow more.

4.Stick to your limits.You are not responsible for making the other person obey the limits. You are only responsible for following the limits yourself and for reinforcing them

Limit setting is difficult because people mistake it for rejection. However, limits mean that you care enough not to get entangled in your friend, lover, sibling's problems.

Setting limits is a challenging task at work; it often seems an insurmountable task when love is involved. However, like all people skills, setting limits is a process that gets easier with practice.

Down The Memory Lane...
A heartfelt message for your friend/ best buddy/ loved one who's always in your thoughts.

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Difficult Hours !
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Building Romance From Friendship

2007-03-18T23:58:00.000-05:00

Friendship is a special bond that extends beyond the barriers of sex differences. A close friendship with the opposite sex may unwind into a beautiful romantic relationship with the passage of time. So women, here are a few tips that will help you to express your feelings for your pal if you prefer him to become your life partner.

An important factor is that since the two of you are friends, you may tend to neglect your looks. Remember that men have an eye for good looks when it comes to a special relationship. So always present yourself attractively yet casually.

Generally getting into the emotional side can flare up an intimacy. Since he is your friend he may seek emotional support from you. So add a little more depth with your emotional support whenever he needs it without transgressing the limitations of friendship if you are still not sure about his feelings for you. If he tends to get emotionally intimate with you then you can expect a green signal as a man generally gets emotionally intimate with the women when he develops a special liking for her. It will not take too long for him to propose you.

Be prepared to remain his friend even if he does not show any keenness for the relationship to mature into a romantic one. Sooner or later there are chances he will understand and accept that a good friend will certainly be a good life partner. The friendship then attains a new coloring with added hues of romance.

For A Friend Who's Understanding...
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Special In Every Way !
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Friendly Flirting Or Love- Part II

2007-03-16T23:36:00.000-05:00

Hey! Here I am with some more tips for you all to find out whether your female/male friend is just flirting with you or has perhaps crossed the threshold between friendship and love.

Does he/she want to be more than just a friend?
During your regular banter about relationships, if your friend starts singling you out as the ideal man or woman, or starts surpassing physical boundaries while sitting beside you, you may have an admirer on your hands.

Regular eye contact is a very important indicator of the feelings between two individuals. If she/he makes prolonged eye contact with you it could mean something more than just mere flirting. Another indicator is that she mirrors your body language while you talk, extending the sense of closeness you both feel.

Flirtation is fun and playful but if it has no serious feelings behind it, it usually just passes with time. If on the other hand, the two of you have been flirting for a consistently long period of time, there could be deeper feelings in tow. Think back on how your relationship has evolved, is she still seeking you out after you have moved to new flirting grounds?/ if so, it is likely that she has developed a romantic attachment which she cannot let go.

In case you have encountered any of the above indications in your casual flirting with your friend, the time has perhaps arrived to think about whether you wish to seriously think about the relationship and take it to the next level.

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Close To My Heart !
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Roses Have Bloomed To Say...
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Friendly Flirting Or Love- Part I

2007-03-15T01:17:00.000-05:00

When men and women spend a lot of time together, flirting becomes a means of communication and entertainment that can make everyday interactions more fun and exciting.
Levels of Attention:
Flirtation is just being flippant and playful.
Friends who don't harbor any real attraction often flirt with one another. However, if a gesture or touch is prolonged, it could mean that she is trying to get your attention to push things a bit farther. You are likely to understand if you are getting more attention than normal. But how to find out if your friend is just plain flirting or serious about you?
Some women and men are just flirty. If you happen to spot them playing around with others as well, you will know that there is hardly anything special in the look he/she gives you. Casual flirting is often a great relaxation and allows freedom from boredom as well.
Interestingly, the key to friendly flirtation is light heartedness and subtlety.Individuals who flirt often with one another may be doing so keeping in mind certain underlying and unsaid boundaries. But if one of the two suddenly becomes more intense, it could indicate deeper feelings.

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For Your True Blue Pal !
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The Truth Of Friendship..
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Friendship vs. Love

2007-03-14T06:16:00.000-05:00

Friendship is a quiet walk in the park with the one you trust.
Love is when you feel like you are the only two around.

Friendship is when they gaze into your eyes and you know they care.
Love is when they gaze into your eyes and it warms your heart.

Friendship is being close even when you are far apart.
Love is when you can still feel their hand on your heart
when they are not near.

Friendship is hoping that they experience the very best.
Love is when you bring them the very best.

Friendship occupies your mind.
Love occupies your soul.

Friendship is knowing that you will always try to be there
when in need.
Love is when you will give up everything to be at their side.

Friendship is a warm smile in the winter.
Love is a warming touch that sends a pulse through your heart.

Love is a beautiful smile to which nothing compares:
A tender laugh, which opens your heart,
A single touch that melts away your fears,
A smell that reminds you of the tenderness of heaven,
A voice that reminds you of the innocence of youth.

Friendship can survive without love.
Love cannot live without friendship.

Cheering You Up On The Dullest Day !
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'The Best Looking Glass...'
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The Importance of Having Your Spouse As Your Friend

2007-03-13T05:21:00.000-05:00

The Importance of Having Your Spouse As Your Friend

Friendship Play a big role in marriage . Its important that a married couple remain Friends forever . I came across a great Post here which talks about the essential Role in having your Spouse as a Friend . Read on to know more.

Dickens’ book, A Tale of Two Cities is one of the classic examples of what friendship means -- to "lay down one’s life".

For marital friendship to be successful, your friendship needs to go beyond the concept of conditional love. You simply can not play the "I’ll give if you give" game.

To be willing to lay down one’s life is to let go of all game-playing, and to be willing to give even if one is not given to.

Game-playing in your marriage is not just the big games married couples sometimes play with one another. You need to notice the little games such as waiting for the toilet paper to be replaced or waiting for the other to take out the trash.

True friends, especially married friends, want to make life better for each other. Married life should be more than just survival or coping. You should be enriching one another's life.

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An Example: Some friends of ours were having a difficult time in their marriage and asked us for help.

After listening to them talk, we thought that writing to each other would be a good beginning. We suggested that they write a small note to one another on a daily basis.

The husband absolutely refused. The wife, who heard us when we mentioned that marriage was a 100/100 proposition, decided to write him a note each day any way.

He refused to read the notes. So, at night, when he was asleep, she would sit on the edge of the bed and read her love notes out loud to him. She did this nightly for six months.

He finally sat up one evening and said, ‘OK...if our relationship means that much to you, I’ll write too.’

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If you don’t know how to do this, ask your spouse.

So...back to the bottom line.

Are you, as a married couple, friends?

What are your strengths?

What are your weaknesses?

What do you need to do to be more "friendly" with one another?

How does looking at your marriage in terms of friendship make you feel?

Friendship Comments on MySpace For Your Friends

2007-03-12T07:25:00.000-05:00

Go ahead and wish Your Friends at MySpace and send them these wonderful Friendship Greetings as an ecard or you can also copy and paste the codes from here .. Enjoy !

Wish A "Friendly MySpace Hi "to Your Friends at MySpace

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An Animated Hi To Your Near and Dear Ones at MySpace

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A Message to Your Friend at MySpace Whom You Haven't Heard for a Long Time

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Wish A "Wonderful Hi" to Your MySpace Friends

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How To Initiate Friendships: For Men

2007-03-10T01:25:00.000-05:00

Many a Times we often face difficulties while initiating Friendships with Women . Read on to know a few tips on how all of you can be much better in initiating Friendships specially with women

Self confidence and Self-esteem
Attractiveness, self-confidence, and personal charisma are getting women attracted to men Have you been discouraged by the common belief that average looking guys are unattractive to women. Most women are looking for athletes, extrovert, and bold ...

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Overcoming shyness and wimpyness
Close cozy relationships with a woman - develop compatible lifestyles In some point of life you’ll decide that being alone and enjoying singles life should not necessarily last forever. Inevitably, you’ll face the ...

Overcoming male’s shyness - Emphasize your character strengths and make them obvious Do you struggle to recognize your character strengths and make them obvious to women? Do you always-think first of your weaknesses instead of strengths? Learn ...

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Cocky & Funny Attitude
Games in a relationship - Learn to communicate with your partner Games in a relationship are quite common although no one-want to be played. Anxious for position is a natural sub-conscious action that we employ to gain the ...

Project your personality and charm and you’ll look attractive to women Have you been wondering what personal values make men interesting and attractive to women? Most men are questioning their self image, their looks and their ...

Obstacles in social contact
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Romantically flattering women
Chat-up women communicating interest - master friendly and relaxed contact Many guys get stuck when encounter situation they need to approach girl and introduce themselves. This is the whole point of approaching women in a friendly ...

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Importance of looks and physical shape for success with women So frequently you can hear men arguing if the looks and perfect body shape are important for success in love. Would you have more success with women if you had ...

Making relationship special
Make your relationship with a woman advance from friendship into love Do you feel that your relationship have been gradually progressing from friendship into love? In order to learn how to turn a friendship into a love I have ...

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Attracting female's interest and attention
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What Friendship Means To Your Teen

2007-03-08T02:09:00.000-05:00

Our preadolescent children tend to have friendship activities that focus on their neighborhood, activities, school classes and sports teammates. It is usually not a matter of much choice when being with friends. They tend to pal around with the people who are proximate. But teenagers, as they mature into adults, tend to be more selective of their friends. Friendships for teens are based more on status, common interests, values and personalities. This is an important change for parents to acknowledge. Parents are less likely to know through normal associations with whom their teens are friends. Much of what you may know about their friends is second hand information through your teen or their siblings.Read on to Know what Friendship Means to Your teen

Teens' Friends Become Part of their Baseline. During their childhood years, your children tend to look to mom, dad and siblings for their emotional needs. As the teenager years unfold, and the teen becomes more independent from parents, the close emotional relationships tend to move more toward their peers. Our teens will largely find their needs for understanding, support and guidance coming more from friends than from family. It is a natural part of growing up, but can be a little disconcerting for a father or mother.

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Friends Define Social Status. I always have remembered the line from Ferris Buehler's Day Off where the school secretary says that the "jocks, motorheads, stoners, sluts, bloods, dweebs, and brains all think that Ferris is a righteous dude." Every high school and junior high school has its groups or cliques. Our teens usually will find themselves in one of these groups, largely based on the friends they choose. Our daughter noticed this right away in her first high school because there was a "cowboy hall" where the kids with jeans, boots and big buckles all hung out. So they will tend to affiliate with the groups where they have friends and feel comfortable.

Teen Friendships Move From Same Gender to Other Gender. For most children, their early friendships are mostly same gender. Best friends are almost always two boys or two girls. But as teens mature and the hormones take over, friendships begin to shift into mixed groups of boys and girls, and later to some level of pairing off. Early teen friendship groups help teens explore their new feelings and get to a comfort level with the opposite sex. This again is a very natural part of the maturing process and if handled properly should not be feared by dads.

Teens' Social Needs Differ. Any parent who has had more than one teenager recognizes that their social development comes in different stages and cycles. One of our daughters was kind of a homebody growing up; the other we could scarcely keep home long enough to wash her clothes. Both styles were good, and met their different social needs. Moms and dads will often have a tendency to try to push children into a stage for which they many not be prepared. But unless your teen has a pathological fear of friendships, you should let them move at their own speed into closer friendships and relationships.

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Wish a" Happy Women's Day" To Your Women Friends

2007-03-06T23:54:00.000-05:00

Its Women's day on 8th March . Go ahead and wish your Women Friends on International Womens day .
International Women’s Day has evolved into a popular worldwide celebration that has seen it genesis in a saga of struggles by women against all odds to bring about equality, peace and justice in a patriarchal society. For times immemorial women had to make fervent effort to establish a respectable place for themselves. International Women’s Day is rooted in centuries of strife and revolt.You can check out this blog http://womensdaywishes.blogspot.com/ where you will find some great resources on women's day starting from women's day movies , latest Style Statements of Gen X women , ways to ensure a smooth break up from your partner, and also some great Women's Day MySpace Comments

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Top 10 Oprah Winfrey Celebrity Friends

2007-03-01T07:05:00.000-05:00

Top 10 Oprah Winfrey Celebrity Friends

Even though Oprah Winfrey has lived in Chicago since 1983, some say she's like a ghost around town, always talked about, but rarely seen. "I'm not social. Nor am I all that friendly," Oprah has said of herself. We all know about Oprah's partner, Stedman Graham, and her long-time friend and confidant, Gayle King. But outside those two, who are some of Oprah's celebrity friends? Here, in alphabetical order, are our best guesses of who, among the famous, Oprah keeps close to her published recently in the Chicago page About.com

1) Oprah Winfrey and Bob Greene
Bob Greene, Oprah's personal trainer, is not as well known as Dr. Phil, but then Dr. Phil is not really an "Oprah friend" as much as a business partner. Bob Greene, on the other hand, seems to be an Oprah "business partner/employee/friend" all rolled into one.

2) Oprah Winfrey and Diana Ross
There's nothing like having idols… and then growing up and have those childhood idols look up to you. Oprah might have thought it was wonderful to be a Supreme, but Diana Ross has to admit that "Nobody says 'No' to Oprah!"

3) Oprah Winfrey and Halle Berry
Of all the people on this list, this is the only one that's a toss-up. Are Oprah and Halle Berry really, really friends? Some gossip rags will have you to believe that yes, they really, really are.

4) Oprah Winfrey and Hillary Clinton
How many times have you heard Oprah make a political statement or endorse a political candidate? You can count the times on the fingers of one hand (and still have a few digits to spare). So when she endorsed Hillary for President of the United States, you know there has to be more there than mere politics:

5) Oprah Winfrey and John Travolta
When Oprah, who has movie stars on her show all the time, says of an actor that he's "her favorite movie star" and then puts the statement on her Web site for everybody to see (and hear), you know that she must really, really like him.

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6) Oprah Winfrey and Maria Shriver
Oprah endorses Hillary Clinton for President of the United States and The Terminator for Governor of California? Does that really make sense? Not unless you chalk it up to being loyal to a friend to whom Oprah feels really, really close to. In fact, it's quite possible Maria Shriver is Oprah's closest celebrity friend.

7) Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou
Oprah has called Maya Angelou a "mentor-mother-sister-friend" and credits her with teaching her "life-changing lessons." Unlike other Oprah mentors like Nelson Mandela, Maya Angelou is a real friend to Oprah, perhaps because they have a lot of shared experiences and interests.

8) Oprah Winfrey and Stevie Wonder
He sang "Isn't She Lovely," to her and she gave him… a $400,000 Phantom Rolls-Royce? That's what I call being good friends!

9) Oprah Winfrey and Tina Turner
Oprah Winfrey might have met Tina Turner for the first time in 1997, but the two women connected immediately. An interview the two of them gave to USA TODAY reporter Edna Gundersen shows why the two of them feel so comfortable together.

10) Oprah and Vernon Winfrey
Oprah has said (over and over again) that she owes a lot of what she has to the fact that she went to live with her father after her disastrous early years with her mother. Unlike some other members of her family, from whom Oprah seems to be distanced, Oprah does seem to have a warm friendship with her father. Now, you may not think of Vernon Winfrey as a celebrity, but it's not because he hasn't tried, as this article seems to prove:

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Men and Woman : Just Friends ?

2007-02-27T05:20:00.000-05:00

Have you ever been in such kind of relationships? Have you got just a friend of the opposite sex? And even if you haven't had such experience…why?...Let's think about it: "Is it possible for men and women to be just friends without being romantic?" I found this great site here , which has a great analysis on men women friendship

There have been reviewed dozens of scientific studies and surveyed numbers of people about cross-gender friendships to discover whether these relationships can work or not. Also there have been studies listened in on countless discussions with men and women on the issue. Well…there are both sides of the argument.

For many people the idea of a man and a woman being friends is charming, but improbable. "It always leads to something else…" they argue, meaning that the relationship eventually becomes romantic. It is very difficult for a man and woman to have a platonic friendship…normally emotions get in the way and friendship can be ruined by one of the parties starting to get either possessive or jealous…Will your libido silence while spending pleasant time and having fun and sharing interests and activities, attitudes and values with just a friend of the opposite SEX?...Perhaps NO…After all, in contrast to the countless love stories we come across in the movies, books or reality, male-female friendship are rarely acclaimed or depicted as an ongoing, freestanding bond. How many stories can you think of that richly portray or endorse the lasting, devoted friendship of a man and a woman as an end in itself? Even the acclaimed film When Harry Met Sally, which got a lot of people talking about cross-gender friendships, ultimately proves to be another tale of romantic love. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan's tumultuous and endearing friendship is only a stage in the development of the more celebrated attachment of falling in love…

And the other problem of course is the partners of the man and woman who are just friends…they may not feel happy with the situation especially if the man and woman who are just friends spend a lot of time together or go out together…What is your partner opinion on the issue?...???...Keep on reading together…probably it changes?...

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On the other hand, there are those who are seemingly surprised by the question and argue that of course male-female friendships are possible: why wouldn't they be? These people's persuasiveness almost makes the romantic pull of such relationships seem unusual. They ignore it altogether. "One of my best friends is a woman," the male proponent of this perspective insists. "And it's never crossed my mind to consider her in a romantic way." Well, that takes care of that, I think. "My friendships with men are far less complex than my relationships with women," a female with this position might say. "We can play sports and just have fun."

In the informal survey of people who are "just friends" with someone of the opposite sex, it was heard a number of positive remarks. Over and over, men spoke about how a woman's friendship provided them with a kind of nurture not generally available in their relationships with men. They said things like, "I don't have to play the macho game with women. I can show my weaknesses to a woman friend and she'll still accept me." Women asked about their friendships with men commented their just a friend like "He is a good sounding board for getting the male perspective, the kind I can't get from my women friends."

Interestingly, women do not report the same level of intimacy as men do with their cross-gender friendships. Even women who count men among their close friends feel barriers between them. Women say things like, "I have fun with men who are just friends, and they can even be supportive and helpful about some things, but it's not the same. If I try to talk to my male friends the same way I talk to my female friends, I'm always disappointed." At first glance the payoff for men seems to be bigger than the payoff for women in cross-gender friendships. But that's not necessarily true. Women report great enjoyment from the diversity their friendships with men bring to their lives.

So does all this mean the answer to the question about men and woman being just friends is YES???

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Few relationships issues are that plain and simple. The real answer is "it depends." So, you say, let's cut to the chase and get to the bottom line: What do these relationships depend upon? They depend upon how much each person in the relationship is willing to stretch and grow. These friendships, you see, require both men and women to call upon parts of themselves that are usually less accessible when relating to their typical same-sex friends. For a man, a woman who is just a friend allows him to express his more emotional side, to experience his vulnerability, to treat himself and his friend more tenderly than is permissible with male friends. What is typically missing for him in this cross-gender relationship, however, is the kind of rough camaraderie he can have with another man. For a woman, a man who is just a friend helps her express her independent, more reasoned and tougher side - the harder edge that's kept under wraps in relationships with women. The down side for her is the relative absence of emotional reciprocity and intensity she normally shares with a female friend.

So, okay, twist our arms for a NO or YES answer to this question and the answer will be YES. But we will quickly qualify it. Men and women can enjoy friendship together, but not at the same level they do with friends of the same sex.