Abstract
The paper discusses the term, "friends With benefits" that is used with a tongue-in-cheek attitude. The paper states that it has been downplayed as a fun type of relationship precluding the commitment level of a more serious attachment. The paper confirms that it is a sexual relationship between friends, without the time or emotional commitment of a romantic relationship and is seen as including all the fun of a sexual relationship without the commitment. The paper warns that it has also not been recognized that the consequences of such a lack of commitment could be both emotionally and physically harmful, which is particularly so among the young and inexperienced. This paper explores the nature of the "friends with benefits" phenomenon and its possible consequences; both positive and negative together with its manifestations among the very young and young adults, with recommendations on how harm could be minimized.

Outline:
Literature Review
Theoretical Application
Implications
Conclusion

From the Paper
"According to Murphy (2005), the phrase was coined around 1995, and popularized by an Alanis Morrisette song. The concept has subsequently been implemented by the young generation in their 20s, and further popularized by the media in shows such as Sex and the City (with the term "fuck buddy") and more recently Boston Legal. Murphy further notes however that, as mentioned above, the dangers of the practice have started to make themselves clear in the lives and environment of people in high schools and even in junior high schools. Indeed, the "benefits" include enjoying the physical pleasure of sex without the premature burden of responsibility and commitment, and also a form of sexual empowerment for girls. Benedict Carey (2007) holds that the perceived benefits of such a relationship relates to the fact that the friendship adds an element of longevity that is absent from a fling or a one-night stand. It also provides a sense of companionship that is generally absent from other brief sexual encounters and generally only comes with a longer-term commitment."

Tags:students, sex, friends, benefits, romantic, relationship

Abstract
This paper analyzes and critiques James Conlon's essay "Why Lovers Can't Be Friends,"which presents an argument in support of the contention that friendship and love are two distinct genres of human relationships. This paper refers to a range of philosophical texts and discussions of this question in the context of Western culture and civilization. The paper concludes by stating that Conlon's "generic" model of human relationships is fundamentally sound, however his conclusion that lovers can never be friends is nonetheless invalid.

From the Paper
"James Conlon, in his essay "Why Lovers Can't Be Friends," presents an argument in support of the contention that friendship and love are two distinct genres of human relationships, and that friends cannot be lovers. This essay will, with reference to a range of philosophical texts and discussions of this question in the context of Western culture and civilization, argue the thesis that while Conlon's "generic" model of human relationships is fundamentally sound, his conclusion that lovers can never be friends is nonetheless invalid. As will be seen, the relevance of..."

Tags:love, friend, sex

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This paper relates that one of the most enduring questions regarding life, love, and the perpetuation of the growth of the individual through developed interpersonal communication, is whether or not there can be friendship after a romantic relationship has ended. This paper asserts that popular contemporary opinion, as well as anecdotal evidence, has a mixed answer. One side says a couple can never go from being lovers to friends and it's unhealthy to try. While still others say that becoming friends is the only realistic way to recover, in the long term and learn from what went right wrong in the relationship. However, the paper shows that there is also a popular idea that becoming friends after a breakup just depends on the individuals involved, the depth of the relationship, and the manner in which the relationship ended. This work reviews five scholarly research articles seeking out definitive qualitative and quantitative evidence for the answer to this question.

From the Paper
"The findings of the article lead some credence to the idea that the individual's level of distress post break-up and the eventuality of the relationship ending in the two people being friends has significant correlation to the length of time since the break-up, the level of health in the relationship, the perception of individual investment in the relationship and most importantly whether the two individuals were friends before they became romantically involved. The hints then that this work offer to the broader question is then relatively easy to assess, the most important factors in order are, if the individuals were friends before the romantic involvement, the time it has been since the relationship ended, and lastly the level of overall health and satisfaction that existed in the relationship while it was still intact. (Sprecher, Felmlee, Metts, Fehr & Vanni 791-809) The equation is then rather simple, if there is a basis for friendship, a healthy overall relationship and if enough time has passed there is a good chance that a post-relationship friendship will develop that could potentially lead to a lasting social development phase that helps both parties navigate the rights and wrongs of the relationship and possibly change themselves for the better, for the next relationship. The equation is the opposite, if it is to soon emotionally, the relationship was overall unhealthy and lastly if the two people have little if any basis for a friendship in the history of their time together then a friendship will not likely be even worth attempting. (Sprecher, Felmlee, Metts, Fehr & Vanni 791-809)"

Tags:interpersonal, communication, opinion, evidence, review, research

Abstract
This study examines the correlation between self-esteem and the number of friends accumulated on Facebook by fifty three Atlanta singles/participants. The paper outlines the organization of this study and provides a literature review. The paper reaches the conclusion that those individuals who possessed higher self-esteem reported a realistically high number of friends, and those participants with an unrealistic number of friends exhibited symptoms of lower self-esteem. The paper includes a huge amount of source material.

Outline:
Introduction
Significance of the Study
Research Question and Sub-questions
Organization of the Study
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In the article, "Are you an 'Alpha socialiser' or an 'attention seeker'?," Ofcom Research reports that almost half of all children in England, who access the internet, post personal profiles on social networking sites. Among 8-17 year olds, 49% participate in online social networking, while 22% of adult internet users in England, over 16 years old have their own online profile Adults, this particular study notes, frequently have a profile on more than one site, with 50% of contemporary adult English social networkers reporting they access their profiles at least every other day. Some users report enjoy collecting friends, and lists of people they connect with online, even though they have never met."

Tags:social, networking, relationships, happiness

Abstract
This paper explains that some viewers think the content of ?Friends? was groundbreaking for a sitcom comedy and a potential source of ?enlightenment?, but others take a more dim view of the sitcom by stressing its formulaic nature. The author points out that ?Friends? offers a kind of American 'enlightenment' of correct feelings rather than correct rational thoughts. The paper relates that the ostensible liberation of morals on ?Friends? merely conceals the traditional agenda of television, which is to sell a lifestyle and to sell products to an unwary audience, rather than to change, substantively, the audience?s collective mindset.

From the Paper
"Perhaps one potent metaphor for the controversy over "Friends" potential to enlighten the viewer as to these topics may be found in a relatively early episode. As a kind of revenge against his then-roommate the fastidious Chandler, the jock-like character of Joey puts on all of Chandler's clothing. He proudly announces to his roommate that he is "going commando," that is, he is not wearing any underclothes. The sexual implications of this could be read as homoerotic?on the other hand, the shame comes from the fact that this heterosexual man is shaming another heterosexual man by coming into contact with his clothing in a state of nakedness."

Tags:formulaic, enlightenment, plastic, consumerism, sell

Abstract
This paper presents a business proposal from PKC Associates designed to help "Friends of the Shuttlecocks" increase its membership and develop an endowment fund in the range of five to ten million dollars.

From the Paper
"It will be difficult to rapidly build an endowment of the size envisaged, five to ten million dollars, without significant corporate donations. A few well-known organizations, many of which appear in the opening credits of PBS programming, will be further investigated by PKC Associates and those most likely to be interested in our proposal for the support of public artworks in Kansas City will be invited to Kansas City to view the installations; if they are unable or unwilling to travel, PKC Associates senior staff will visit them and show them the promotional tape (see below), answer their questions, and inform them of the significant benefits to them (tax considerations and 'naming opportunities' and more, listed below) and to Kansas City and to the nation of supporting this work with either a current or posthumous gift."

Tags:cultural, social, spiritual, sources, substantial, commercial, dot-com, increase, attendance

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This paper looks at the film production of the play "Dinner with Friends" and discusses the concept of friendship within the marital arena. Also looking at the relationships between the characters and how they relate to each other within the idea of divorce and their own feelings when this dark cloud looms.

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In our youth conscious society it is common to reject the wisdom of the old and to value instead only the potential of the young. This paper analyzes Tracy Kidder's book on the subject, "Old Friends" which examines the way old age is viewed in American society by focusing on two men in a nursing home.

From the Paper
"The strength that is characteristic of these two men, and the independence they exhibited in life makes their existence in a nursing home extremely difficult, where their lives, like children, are governed by routine, and their lives, like the sick, seem purposeless and aimless. Unlike the sick, there is often the attitude that the old have simply been shut away to die, now that they no longer have anything to give back to society and cannot take care of themselves alone. However, life at a nursing home continues the lives these men lived "on the outside" rather than merely terminates it."

Tags:Joe, Lou, nursing, home, ward

Abstract
The paper assesses Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" which was first published in 1936. The author of the paper shows that although it may be hard to imagine that a book written so many years ago is still relevant today, it's clear why this book has stood the test of time: The basic, down-to-earth techniques for dealing with people (for example, "Don't criticize, condemn or complain"; "Give honest and sincere appreciation") still work today. The paper shows how Carnegie shows he has a true understanding of human nature, how to make people like you, and how to deal with them so you can be an effective leader and that those types of skills are never outdated.

From the Paper
"In some parts of the book it s very obvious that it was written many years ago. Some of the stories Carnegie tells to illustrate his points seem a bit outdated, and I m not sure the things he said would work today, although the basic idea is still valid. For instance, Chapter 6 is How to Make People Like You Instantly. In this chapter he tells the story of going to the post office and wanting to say something to the postal clerk that will make the clerk like him. Because the clerk seems to have a very tedious job, as well as one that doesn t seem to require specialized skills, Carnegie chooses not to build up the clerk by commenting on how well he does his job. Instead, he tells the clerk, I certainly wish I had your head of hair. In today s society, that sort of comment might be misconstrued and taken the wrong way. "

Tags:interpersonal, relationships, how-to, book

Abstract
Human relationships are an integral part of the present-day process of globalization that, as we know, is transforming politics, economics, organizations, and though it may sound hackneyed - life as we know it. What is of particular interest here is a specific question pointed at the organizational level: 'should bosses and employees be friends?' The crude fact is that, though global companies are moving to decentralization and more human based relationships, there remain several different forms of organizational structures, organizational cultures, organizational objectives and so forth and any attempt at precision is quite useless. Despite these unavoidable problems, however, this paper will probe at the issue and make efforts to provide a few useful observations.