Turning Enemies Into Friends: The Ben Franklin Effect

Is it possible to turn an enemy into someone who pays you the respect you deserve?

Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of the U.S. On July 1, 1731, Benjamin Franklin and his friends, his mastermind members, began The Library Company of Philadelphia. The first free library for borrowing books.

He was the only founding father to sign all four of the key documents establishing the U.S.: The Declaration of Independence (1776), the Treaty of Alliance with France (1778), the Treaty of Paris establishing peace with Great Britain (1783) and the U.S. Constitution (1787).

What Your Friends Mean to You

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

Who are your friends? What do they mean to you?

No matter where you go, a friend is there, waiting to meet you. Take a look at how each person showed up in your life today, who they are, and how you interact with them.

It may be a deep friendship or just a passing pleasantry, but each time you give or receive friendly energy, you gain an adaptable and gentle way of being, which carries you through all types of situations, bringing a richer and better you to the world and to yourself.

Easy Tips To Have Happy Relationships

Have you ever dreamed of having a magic to make your love last longer? If there is a magic, love will be all around, no more sorrow. Or maybe it’s just that some people learn secrets of success from their grandparents or other relatives or friends. And since the latter is probably more accurate, here are some tried and true tips from people who have enjoyed long, happy relationships.

Dates: Keep dating each other. Even if life seems too busy, meet at the end of the evening for something light and easy, like viewing your favorite sitcom (record it if necessary) together or playing a game of Euchre.