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Book

Friendships don't just happen! : the guide to creating a meaningful circle of girlfriends

Call Number

  • 158.25 N431 (CEN)

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Publication Information

Nashville, Tenn. : Turner, c2013.

Physical Description

243 p. ; 23 cm.

Contents

  • From loneliness to frientimacy
  • Admit the desire : I value new friends!
  • Learn the circles of connectedness : what are the five types of friends?
  • Determine the need : evaluating my friendship circles
  • Anticipate the frientimacy : developing the intimacy we crave
  • Five steps to turning friendly people we meet into friends who matter
  • Be open : making new left-side friends
  • Initiate consistency : every friendship needs momentum
  • Add positivity : bringing joy to our friendships
  • Increase vulnerability : risking rejection for frientimacy
  • Practice forgiveness : it's the lesson of relationships
  • Friendships don't just keep happening : be intentional
  • Follow grace : responding to the five friendship threats
  • Activate friendship : moving from inspiration to action.

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