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those are strong words for such a weak person by S Packwood
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  • Post category:Behaviour / Relationships
  • Post published:July 25, 2016

Get to the root of why you find it’s okay to talk behind the back of your friends, in order to know how to stop. It may be insecurity, boredom, revenge, to ‘protect’ others, to be funny, or just thoughtlessness.

Source: How to Stop Talking About Friends Behind Their Backs @ wikiHow

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