In healthy relationships, both people practice patience with one another. Patience can be really hard, and it’s normal to lose your patience every once in a while. However, we encourage you to try your best to practice patience in your
Growing Apart From Friends
By Eleanor Beeslaar, Graduate Assistant Growing apart from friends is a normal part of adulthood. Friendships ebb and flow through different life stages, and there are many reasons why friendships change and people grow apart. During adulthood people often go
Making Friends as an Adult
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Making friends as an adult can be challenging, especially with the many responsibilities that often come with adulthood. It can be difficult to find time to reach out to people you’d like to be
Friendship in Adulthood: Series Intro
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Friendship is an important part of life! Friends often make up a large portion of our support system, and in some cases, they may even be our chosen family. Maintaining healthy friendships and sharing
A True Friend
In healthy friendships, both people accept one another for their flaws and imperfections.
Honesty & Integrity
Honesty and integrity build a strong foundation for happy, healthy, and safe relationships. Strive to be open and honest in your relationships!
Strive to be Thoughtful
Strive to be thoughtful in your relationships! When you put in extra thought and time to do something special for the people you love, you are showing them that they are valued and important to you. This doesn’t mean you
The Intention of Understanding
When we approach disagreements or arguments with the intention of understanding, instead of winning, we can come to a place of mutual respect and build healthier relationships!
A Friend Is…
In healthy friendships, there is room for growth and change, and both people feel a sense of acceptance and understanding of one another.
Validation Communicates Acceptance
When you validate someone’s thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, it communicates support and acceptance, even if you don’t understand or have a different opinion.