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What Is A Platonic Relationship? And How To Have Platonic Friends

What does it mean to have a platonic relationship with someone? And what does platonic mean, anyway?

In Plato’s Symposium, guests at a banquet take turns giving speeches in honor of the god Eros and debating the true meaning of love.

Love as Plato conceived it was completely separate from lust or carnal desires. Real love brought both participants closer to the Divine.

It refined and ennobled them.

Love made both parties to it better than before.

Platonic love originally referred to love between two people of the same sex — romantic or otherwise — but now commonly refers to a nonsexual but deeply important relationship between two people of the opposite sex.

But what does a platonic relationship look like?

These 35 Fake Friends Memes Are So Spot On

by Barrie Davenport

When it comes to fake people memes, you’ve probably seen a few.

They’re everywhere — much like the fake people referenced in them.

Some are funny, while others just remind you of how much it stung when you learned the truth.

If you feel like laughing and crying at the same time, we’re right there with you.

Whether you’re looking for “being ignored” fake friends memes or something more deeply personal, we’ve collected 35 of the best memes out there.

73 Thoughtful Good Morning Messages For Friends

by Barrie Davenport

woman on phone, good morning messages for friends

Our busy lives can make it hard to spend time together, but you can keep your friendships flourishing by texting a few thoughtful words of support.

Morning is an especially great time to send an encouraging message.

A few kind words when the world is rushing around and everything feels like work can brighten someone's whole day.

Find inspiration in these good morning messages for friends with pictures and then get out your phone and nurture that friendship.

39 Eye-Opening Questions To Ask Your Sister To Really Know Her

by Barrie Davenport

There’s something special about the bond you hold with your sister.

She might be a full-blood sister, half-sister, stepsister, adopted sister, foster sister, or even your soul sister.

It doesn’t matter if you’re best friends or you fight like cats and dogs, you’re many years older or younger, or you’re the same age, or if you grew up in the same house–she’s family, and you love her.

Regardless of how close you are, these questions for sisters will help you get to know her better.

Write A Loving, Heartfelt Letter To Your Son Using These 15 Examples

by Barrie Davenport

Sometimes, nothing says it better than a letter.

But when you sit down to write, a blank page tauntingly stares back at you.

So today, we’re lending a helping hand to all the mothers out there writing heartfelt letters to their sons who may need a little inspiration to get started.

We’ve curated a list of 15 samples.

Feel free to steal them outright or tweak them to your situation.