How to Be Cynical and Maintain Friendships

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Five Tips for Maintaining Lifelong Friends More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by VICENTE ALFARO | permalink
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A good friendship is something to savor and protect. Read about the psychological benefits of friendship and useful tips for maintaining lifelong friends. “Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.”

For further reading: http://www.psychalive.org/five-tips-for-maintaining-lifelong-friends/ ^[1]

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5 Tips For Making Lifelong Friendships More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Peta Broomberg | permalink
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Holding yourself to these five standards will help you develop within yourself and will expand your potential to grow meaningful friendships throughout your life.
Tags: five, tips, to, maintain, lifelong, friends, healthy, living

For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-firestone/friendships_b_2639348.html ^[2]

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Are You a Social Cynic? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Matthias Zschaemisch | permalink
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Although we desire others to view our actions in a positive light, we don't return them the favor: we are generally cynical in interpreting others' actions. Social cynicism erodes into our well being and happiness. Being less cynical not only promotes our own well-being, it also promotes societal well-being.

For further reading: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sapient-nature/201105/are-you-social-cynic ^[3]

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How to Stop Being a Cynical Asshole More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by proto 4mx | permalink
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Over the years, people have often accused me of being a cynical asshole. Whether it's a disgruntled view on a popular trend or just a grumpy disposition, I almost always gravitate toward a negative outlook before a positive one. Thankfully, I found my way out of this without resorting to Disney-esque positive thinking.
Tags: psychology, inspiration, motivation, positivity, thinking, positive thinking, negative thinking, Lifehacker

For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/how-to-stop-being-a-cynical-asshole-1537302138 ^[4]

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When best friends make perfect lovers More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Bashar Wishah | permalink
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A survey has suggested that friends who become lovers can maintain their friendship even if the sexual relationship breaks down.
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For further reading: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1501202/When-best-friends-make-perfect-lovers.html ^[5]

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I Somehow Became So Cynical. And I'm Not Really Sure Why. More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Jeff Hagerman | permalink
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So much has happened since starting this blog, and somewhere along the line I became so much more cynical. Today I admit that. And I also am sharing my thoughts on how it happened, and how I'm dealing with it.
Tags: cynicism,negativity,pessimism,positivity,balance

For further reading: http://www.danoah.com/2013/10/i-somehow-became-cynical-and-im-not-sure-why.html ^[6]

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Matthias Zschaemisch, Peta Broomberg, Bashar Wishah, Jeff Hagerman, VICENTE ALFARO, proto 4mx

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1. http://www.psychalive.org/five-tips-for-maintaining-lifelong-friends/

2. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-firestone/friendships_b_2639348.html

3. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sapient-nature/201105/are-you-social-cynic

4. http://lifehacker.com/how-to-stop-being-a-cynical-asshole-1537302138

5. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1501202/When-best-friends-make-perfect-lovers.html

6. http://www.danoah.com/2013/10/i-somehow-became-cynical-and-im-not-sure-why.html