Today in society we throw things away if they are not up to date, the right colour, our tastes change, they need repairing or if we are bored with them. Nothing seems to stay in our life for long before the bin gets to eat it!!

Is this fickle way of living reflecting on the relationships we have we people/boyfriends/girlfriends/partners? Marriages don’t seem to last and neither does going out with someone. Do one night stands reflect this attitude?

Relationships were never meant to be for our fun all the time. Sometimes they are hard work, sometimes great fun, sometimes infuriating, sometimes exciting but they were never meant to be used selfishly.

Do you work hard at your friendships?

• When is the last time you gave your friend a ring to see how they were?
• Have you ever given your friend a present without it being their birthday?
• Do you put your friends ideas first and let them do want they want to- even if you do not want to do it?
• Do you remember their birthday?
• Have you ever cooked them a meal?
• Do you look over their mistakes or rub their nose in them?
• If your friend was being picked on would you stand up for them?
• Do you forgive your friend easily if they upset you?
• Would you chat a difficult issue through with your friend even if it made you uncomfortable and embarrased?