Maintaining Friendships

This is not about hugging, kissing and intimacy, but about being kind, good and just plain loving to another person. Some of us were taught this by our parents, while others learned this by a...

Using an 'I Message' with others is a useful tool that could help defuse a conflict with other people. Instead of making 'Accusing You' statements that sound blameful and attacking, using an 'I...

Many people receive unexpected guests or visitors. This article will help you gain knowledge on how to become a good host for company. If your spouse or children's friends all of a sudden knock on...

Love, it is a simple concept but hard for many of us to do. So how exactly can we love the idea of love, or the action of love. How do we love, love?

Writing thank you notes when you've received gifts for Christmas, a wedding, baby shower, birthday or other special occasion is both polite and necessary. Not only does it show your gratitude to...

Facebook is a social networking website that has become a major cultural force. If you're looking for pictures of someone, whether it's a friend, a family member, or someone you used to know,...

Generally we have as society many judgements between each other. Often we face a cruel discrimination among races, genders and obviously the discrimination against people with any kind of...

We all find ourselves stuck in sticky situations at one point or another. Learn how to handle them and talk your way out of anything like a pro.

It is important to maintain friendships with you single friends once you get married. Unfortunately, friends often drift apart once one friend gets hitched. The worst thing you can do is to stop...

Ever since the time of mankind, people loved to laugh. From stupidity to humiliation, people would just laugh, at almost anything. In this crazy world -LOL-, you can also have a job laughing and...

While being treated just like one of the guys can have its perks, it can become annoying when this isn't your desire. You may feel a variety of negative emotions when your guy friends fail to...

Effective communication can dramatically improve your quality of life and relationships by enabling you to express yourself and understand others in ways that lessen misunderstandings and increase...

Communication is not easy. The many challenges associated with this seemingly simple task have provided fodder for books (think "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus"), movies such as "Lost in...

Jealousy is most often associated with romantic relationships, but it can strike friendships too. When your friend spends time with other people or doesn't seem interested in hanging out with you...

Asking someone out on a date is not easy for most people--in fact, it can be terrifying for some. When you have asked someone if he would like to go out and he turns you down, you may feel hurt...

Everyone wants to be taken seriously; it is a sign of maturity. There is a time for joking and kidding around and there is a time for being serious and getting the work done for that job or...

How many times have you met a professional contact at a party and thought, "Wow, that would be a good person to stay in touch with." Yet, the odds of you seeing that person again are...

You're broke. According to the nightly news, everyone is broke. Everyone, apparently, except your friends. They want to go out and party and you're afraid you'll be left behind. Here's how to do...

Have you ever met a woman that you thought could be the love of your life?......... Have you ever met a woman and as soon as you set eyes on her you knew she had the potential to be one of the...

Many individuals have experienced life's hardest hits i.e. loss of income, chronic illness, family crisis, pain of loss. The joys and pains of life can often be shared with friends to ease the...

Transgender is an umbrella term which encompasses many different gender identities. The transgender community is very diverse. The way that people represent their gender can fall into a myriad...

Living with friends is an economical living situation that can often turn ugly. If you want to stay friends and have a positive living experience, consider the following steps.

Forgiveness is a hard thing for someone to do. We want the other person to feel the same pain that they caused us. In fact this will never happen. Actually in order for one to forgive and...

Every individual has had to read a book for a job or for homework. We look at the book and say I wish I did not have to read this whole book, it is so long. Well there is an easier way to read...

Do you want to be kind? The following steps will help you to be kind to others. Please read on...

AUTHENTICITY Definition – genuineness, legitimacy, validity, realism, faithfulness, dependability. But what do we mean by all that? Recently, I’ve become intuitively aware of what authenticity...

It's been a tough month for all of you eHow staff members. Many of us, probably me more than others, have bitched and moaned about the submission changes made and most of all the PUBLISHING...

We all know someone that seems to need a second mouth to express his/her views on practically any topic. Protagonist monologues on his/her part may be welcome during family gatherings where...

Too often in the anticipation of moving to a new job, it's easy to let gracious manners slide and forget to extend thanks to those you're leaving. Even if the experience of spending 40 hours a...

Facebook is a social networking site that allows you to stay in touch with friends and family. In this article I will tell you how to write on your friend's wall.

Facebook is a great site to connect with the people you love. In this article, I will explain in detail how you can send a private message to your friends on Facebook.

Many people all over the world deal with shyness and its debilitating effects. This article contains practical information, advice and tips on how to overcome shyness and social anxiety.

Letting a friend know that you’re in love with them, or even developing feelings for them can be quite scary. You need to know the basics before diving into a confusing conversation with your...

In our life, we learn a lot of things but most of all we learn how to be a friend and how to keep that friend. Life is hard enough and having someone to share it with, other than your spouse,...

This morning as I sat catching up on the re-runs of the original Beverly Hills, 90210 I realized that the main plot point for the entire ten year duration of the show has been who was dating who,...

Every guy needs a Bromance in his life no matter if he's married or in a long term relationship. Bromances are an outlet to the riggers of married life and everyday stresses of women in general.

Living in a tiny space like a dorm room is hard enough. Getting along with roomates can be even harder, and when your roommate is really annoying, getting along can be near impossible. Here's...

Think about the last time someone really listened to you. How did it make you feel? You probably felt really good and empowered. When someone takes the time to truly listen to another person it...

A time or two we have hurt someone's feelings, so here is a way to prevent doing that another time. Some of these tips could help you in the future as they have helped me in the past.

Many times throughout the day we're approached with various requests, but too often people automatically say "yes" and are later annoyed by their own decision. In his book, "The Power of a...

How do young men think and why do they do what they do? Two common questions about the complex human mind and more specifically, about young people. Understanding basic psychology and the young...

In the event of the loss of a loved one, many are overwhelmed by the number of sympathy cards and flowers sent to the family. Thank you notes are a customary response when a personal note is sent...

Searching for a person is at times a daunting task but it is good to know that it can be done. To search for a person that is in active duty in the Navy, the US Navy website has a World Wide...

Every time we interact with other people; we are communicating. Business studies show that the average working person spend an estimated 45 minutes of each hour communicating in some way. Oral...

The media offers plenty of images of men in their 20s, most of them directionless, easygoing slackers. But the reality is more complex. Young men today are often faced with a confusing array of...

Leos are vivacious individuals whose fickle temperament makes them difficult to tame. Though Leos lavish praise and attention, their partner needs to be level-headed, sincere, and willing to put a...

How many times have you seen or known people who appear to be people magnets? They have total respect from others. They radiate joy and happiness wherever they go and people love being around...

Think of this process as a ladder beginning with the lower rung, getting in touch with the feeling and ascending to the top with a decision to act in one or more of four ways that bring it under...

She just wants to be friends but you're not sure. These clues and insights will give you a better idea of what she is looking for.

An ex-boyfriend is an "ex" for a reason. You or he decided not to continue the relationship, or maybe you decided together. But now he's gone, and you miss him in your life. He may be hurt and...