I need to talk about something interesting that happened in class today. Professor Jones was teaching us about how emotions affect our behavior, and it really made me think about my friendship with Mike. You see, Mike has changed a lot since starting university. The effects of his new environment are quite obvious – he’s become more serious and uses big words to sound smart, but it feels like an affectation to me.

Professor Jones showed us a film about workplace relationships. The special effects weren’t great – it was quite an old video – but the message effectively showed how our emotions affect our daily interactions. While watching, I couldn’t help thinking about how Mike’s behavior affects our friendship. He used to be so affectionate and genuine, always making jokes and helping others. However, now he seems more focused on trying to effect change in university policies than spending time with his old friends.

The most interesting part was when Professor Jones explained how small changes can have big effects on relationships. She asked us to write about how different situations affect our emotions, and I realized something important. Maybe I’m partly responsible too. My reaction to Mike’s changes might be affecting our friendship more than I thought.

I’ve decided to talk to Mike tomorrow. Professor Jones says that to effect change in any relationship, we need to understand both how we affect others and how their actions affect us. She’s right – the effects of poor communication can really damage friendships. I want to be more effective in how I handle this situation, and I hope Mike will understand.