White people are nice to each other

“I don’t know how to say this, but white people are nice to each other,”

says my Latino friend, “Latinos, they make fun of each other constantly.

My family has a nickname for me. I’m not going to tell you what it is, but it’s not nice.”

Now if you think this is jarring, you might be surprised that data shows friends and family who needle each other have stronger relationships.

In this lonely world, it’s a blessing to have friend who wants the best for you and is bold enough to tell you what’s holding you back.

I can’t say I enjoyed being called Tubby Tub-Tubalardis or Big Chunko during my overweight years, but it pushed me to change.

Be a friend who pushes gently, and have some fun with it.

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