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How to become a positive thinker

By 1Bobby & Wendy Key

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Learn how you can begin to become a positive thinker. Eliminate trash thought and turn it into first class thought. Think your way to success. Think your way to a new job, a new house... more »

How to Become an Internet Celebrity

By teeterrl

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The latest craze sweeping the nation is internet stardom. People are quickly finding out that by simply posting videos and blogs online they can be discovered by the public and become famous... more »

How to Become Friends With a Foreigner

By devchonachka

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There are simple steps one can take to make friends with that foreign person in your classroom, aerobics class or boardroom. Follow them and in no time you will be rewarded with a multifaceted friendship... more »

How to Befriend a Recluse

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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It can be difficult to make friends sometimes. At some point in our lives, we are shy and nervous about meeting new people. Sometimes that sense of shyness never completely leaves a person, or there might have been some trauma in his life. This ... more »

How to Betray

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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If you want to betray people who love you, you're in luck. If you're loved and trusted, betrayal takes very little effort to pull off. Living with yourself after a betrayal is another story--but to break a heart, all you need is have access to ... more »

How to Better Understand Our Aging Parents

By Hapworth

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The elderly are living longer thanks to developments in the health care field. This longer life expectancy not only affects them but their children who will most likely take care of their parents. How can we, the children, better understand the ... more »

How to Borrow from Family, Friends or a Bank

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Even with the best-laid plans in life, there may come a time when you have to borrow money from a friend, family member or a bank. Once you've swallowed your price, follow a few steps to guide you through borrowing money... more »

How to Break Out of a Bad Mood

By Desula

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Sometimes we get in a bad mood, or a funk. It’s alright to be in a bad mood, but it is also important to get out of one as well. Here are some tips to help you break out of that bad mood... more »

How to Break up with a Boyfriend

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Breaking up is hard to do. If you no longer have romantic feelings for your boyfriend, or you just don't have good feelings about your relationship, it may be better to end things now. Breaking up can be a difficult process, especially when you ... more »

How to Bring Out the Best in Others

By Amanda Ford

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Why work to bring out the best in others? For starters you’ll make more friends, because the better you can make other people feel about themselves, the more they’ll want to be around you. And if it’s true what they say that a chain is only as ... more »

How to Bring Your Sex Life Back After Having a Baby

By Charbie28

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After the going through 9 months with a wonderful creation inside you, it turns into breast feeding, diapers, late nights and bottles. Finding time to just be you again with your significant other can seem impossible at times. Here are some tips ... more »

How to Build a Family of Friends

By Amanda Ford

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We are all aware--sometimes painfully--that when it comes to choosing our flesh and blood family, we are powerless. Luckily, we're in complete control when it comes to choosing our friends. And even luckier, strong friendships can feel as ... more »

How to build and keep friendships

By exminis

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Building a close circle of friends is easy and rewarding... more »

How to Burn Your Dating Checklist

By Amanda Ford

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One night I was at a party talking to a woman I had just met. When she found out that I write about relationships, she quickly opened up about her dating dilemmas. She told me she longs to find a man with whom she enjoys spending more than a few ... more »

How to Buy a Gift for an Ex-Boyfriend

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Buying a gift for an ex-boyfriend can be a challenge. It doesn't matter if the boyfriend was dumped or was the dumpee, there are many underlying feelings in any broken relationship to consider. Use common sense and be tactful when buying a gift ... more »

How to Buy a Girl a Drink

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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It's become almost a commonplace occurrence at bars around the world: a guy sees a girl that he is interested in and decides to buy her a drink. If the girl accepts, then an opportunity may arise when they can talk to each other and see whether ... more »

How to Buy Budget Wedding Flowers

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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The famous decorator to royalty, Elsie de Wolff, said, "you can look rich on any budget with flowers, candles and mirrors." It's true: the right flowers can turn a bare room into a luxurious sensory experience. A savvy bride or groom, with a bit ... more »

How to Care for a Loved One with Dementia

By nashvillebecky

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It’s difficult to watch a parent, grandparent or even spouse sink into the world of dementia. Regardless of your level of patience and love for the individual, some days a feeling of helplessness is sure to take hold. The following are some steps ... more »

How to care for an elderly mother-in-law and remain sane.

By Maria Champine

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Many of us are of the generation who are recently retired and NW are responsible for the care of elderly parents. It's a daunting task. But, it is survivable... more »

How to Cast a Love Spell

By Amanda Ford

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Feeling letdown by Love? Left lonely by Fate? Wondering when Cupid will send his bow your way? Believe it or not, love is not like a lottery bestowed only to a few random individuals. You are not powerless to bring love your way. While the steps ... more »

How to Catch a Boyfriend's Attention When Passing Him at School

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Getting a guy to notice you, whether he's your boyfriend or not, can be challenging as guys seem to have a single focus awareness. Dressing to impress and making eye contact are only two of the ways you can catch your boyfriend's attention when ... more »

How to Catch a Liar

By L1onherd

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Ever wondered how Sherlock Holmes, James Bond and the cast of CSI catch there liars? Even Scooby Doo seemed to catch his share. How would you like to become skilled in the art of deception detection with just a few easy tips? By recognizing ... more »

How to Celebrate a Gal Pal

By Amanda Ford

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They say diamonds are a girl's best friend. I couldn't disagree more. In my opinion, a girl's best friend is her best friend. While it can be easy to take our closest peeps for granted, friendship bonds grow even stronger and brighter if you take ... more »

How to Celebrate Dad for Father's Day

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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How can you show this man who has been the greatest dad around how much you value him in your life? Put yourself in his shoes and think about what he'd most like and the gift idea should come naturally. But don't limit yourself to just a gift. ... more »

How to Celebrate Halloween with Your Sweetie

By Amanda Ford

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The leaves are painted like artwork. The days are cooling and shrinking. A scare lingers in the air. There’s nothing like October to send you running to your lover while shouting, “Hold me!”.. more »