Maintaining Friendships

How to accept moving away from friend or family

By Lucent

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Life is all about movement and change, and it's unfortunate that you have to let some people behind just to move forward. Here are a few tips to help you make and easier transition... more »

How to Admit Mistakes

By Jen Errair

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We are human, and we ALL make mistakes. The mistakes that we make are not usually intentional, whether it be saying something hurtful, breaking an item, or not completing a task. However, not everyone knows how to admit to making a mistake or how ... more »

How to Be a Good Friend

By missnice104

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Isn't it great when you have a friend in your life that really cares about your welfare? Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a friend that knows all about your faults, your hopes, and your dreams, and loves you unconditionally, without wanting ... more »

How to Book a "Man-cation"

By Anne Wanchic

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You don't have to spend every free moment with your spouse or significant other. Really, I am writing your permission slip! Sometimes men need a break doing the "guy thing" off on their own. Here are a few ideas on how to achieve it..... more »

How to bring back the art of sending cards

By LorraineHarbert

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The mailbox is overflowing with ads, fliers and bills. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the next time you went to it, there was something unexpected just for you?.. more »

How to care others around you

By HeidiWon

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The greatest disease is not TB or leprosy. It is being unwanted, unloved, or uncared for. We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair and hopelessness is love. There are many in the world who are dying ... more »

How to Come up With Funny Conversation Topics

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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If you hope others will consider you the funny member in your group of friends; pepper your conversation with humorous stories and quips. Come up with several witty topics so you'll never be at a loss for words... more »

How to Create and Maintain Healthy Relationships

By smdivin

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Having healthy relationships can be very beneficial to both parties. This article provides you with tips on maintaining a healthy and happy relationship with someone, whether it be a friend, family member, or partner... more »

How to Do the Penalty Tickle on Someone

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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When someone gets on your nerves, you may feel the need to pull the Penalty Tickle as punishment. This form of discipline is for serious offenses only. You must not use it too often or take it too lightly. Be certain the person deserves a Penalty ... more »

How to Exercise an Open Mind

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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People can have minds that are well trained, sharp and knowledgeable but still be closed minded when it comes to people. The most important part of exercising an open mind is acceptance of other people, ideas and respect for our differences as ... more »

How to Exercise Self-Control When Speaking to Others

By Susan H Pardoe

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An uncontrolled tongue can be the greatest destroyer of self-esteem and relationships. God's Word gives us some things to think about and follow if we desire to exercise self-control in this area. How we speak to others, whether it be beloved ... more »

How to Float the River

By CCrock

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One of the best ways to spend a hot summer day is floating the river with your pals! Don't forget sunscreen, drinks and keys!.. more »

How to Give and Receive Love

By abdo4

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As you give and receive love, freely and generously, you will be blessed with meaningful, lifelong relationships and cherished memories that will bring joy in happy times, and strength and peace in difficult times.. more »

How to Give Good Advice

By FirstLoveYou

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Whether dealing with relationships, career, or other personal issues, sometimes it is helpful to have another person’s viewpoint so that we make good decisions. Learn how to give good advice and you will have better relationships with your ... more »

How to Go On a Sleepover

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Spending the night at a friend's house can prove to be a wonderful time. Sleepovers provide some great memories for those who have the chance to enjoy one or more. There are certain things you need to take to a sleepover and be prepared for... more »

How to handle anger

By eunimess

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Handling anger. People will learn about how they can get over their anger... more »

How to Have Laid-Back Summer Dates

By acole

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Some simple-to-plan date ideas that leave tons of time for fun!.. more »

How to Keep a Guy and Not Let Friends Get in the Way

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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It's hard enough to balance a boyfriend and schoolwork, but splitting your social time between friends and the guy you're interested can be even trickier. Find ways to keep your friends from interfering with your new boyfriend, particularly if ... more »

How to Keep in Touch With Long Distance Friends

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Maintaining a long distance relationship with friends requires a conscious effort in a busy world full of family and career responsibilities. However, it is possible to establish relationships and keep in touch with long distance friends no ... more »

How to Keep in Touch with Old College Roommates

By klee13sb

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As we all leave college and go on about our separate lives it is easy to loose touch with friends. We need to work to keep everyone that brings us joy in our lives. The following steps describe how To keep your friends close even if you are miles ... more »

How to Keep Your Friends

By FabHelper

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The basic rules of courtesy apply to both friends and enemies. Follow the very simple rules that follow if you want your friends to stay your friends... more »

How to Keep Your Mothers Club Members Organized

By GreenMomma

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Mothers Clubs are great, however, there is always this one little problem...organization. Even if you have a club with 12 board members and regular meetings, things easily get lost and some of the members have no idea what the other 1/2 of the ... more »

How to know what a woman wants

By Jarhead77

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This may be the question for the ages. What do women really want in a relationship from her man. Well, speaking for myself only, i have found a few things that women definitely respond to... more »

How to Listen Effectively

By MIghtyDreamer

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The strongest quality that great communicators and successful people have in common is that they have learned listening effectively. Do you think communication is more important than listening? Or is it one in the same to you? Well it should ... more »

How to Live A More Postive Life

By Lindah

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Although, the world seems to have many things in it that can cause pain and stress. I like finding ways to improve my life and bring more positivity into it. I have found some ways to do this that will show results immediately. Maybe they can ... more »

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