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Building friendships is a challenge for all of us, but our writers have learned a thing or two about it and are eager to share their wisdom.

How To Achieve Great Communication Skills

 
 
 
 
 
November 12, 2009
This article explains how to be a great communicator when it comes to communicating with friends and coworkers.

How To Know the Difference Between Hearing and Listening

 
 
 
 
 
November 8, 2009
Are you accused by your significant other for listening, but not "hearing" what they say? Read this article to find out the difference between hearing and listening.

How To Leave a Lasting Impression

 
 
 
 
 
November 7, 2009
A person's first impression of someone usually has a permanent influence on their overall and lasting impression of that person. Read tips to leave a lasting impression.

How To Find Missing Persons

 
 
 
 
 
November 1, 2009
People find the high statistics of missing persons alarming, with the sudden absence of a familiar person in the community. Read tips to help find the missing person.

How To Keep Friends

 
 
 
 
 
November 1, 2009
If you want to reconnect with, rekindle, or keep your friendships, use this article to help you.

How To Give Money Clips as Gifts

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2009
Money clips are a classy gift that will be enjoyed by the recipient on a daily basis. Learn how to select money clips as gifts.

How To Keep in Touch Without Using the Phone

 
 
 
 
 
October 27, 2009
Here are just a few ways about how to stay in touch without using a phone.

How To Meet Friends

 
 
 
 
 
September 28, 2009
There are many ways to meet people and make friends, both through the Internet or without the help of the Internet. Read this article to find out how to meet friends.

How To Buy a Home with a Friend

 
 
 
 
 
September 15, 2009
Usually two people decide to buy a home together in order to pool their resources or be able to secure the proper financing. Learn about purchasing a home with a friend.

How To Buy Someone a Drink

 
 
 
 
 
August 28, 2009
If you need a way to flirt without being obnoxious, you may want to buy someone a drink. Read suggestions for meeting someone through buying them a drink.

How To Embrace Cultural Diversity

 
 
 
 
 
August 26, 2009
There are many advantages to embracing cultural diversity. The new experiences you will gain, and the things that you will learn, are innumerable.

How To Start a Support Group

 
 
 
 
 
August 23, 2009
It is best to address a situation with people who have undergone the same ordeal and most likely will understand what you're going through. Here's how you can start a support group.

How To Make Small Talk at a Bar

 
 
 
 
 
August 16, 2009
The first step in making small talk in a bar is to be at a bar where you feel comfortable; then you're more likely to find people with common interests.

How To Confess a Secret

 
 
 
 
 
July 15, 2009
Consider these thoughts about if and how to confess a secret.

How To Start a Knitting Group

 
 
 
 
 
July 9, 2009
Perhaps you would like to start a knitting group so that you can get together with new friends and knit, chat, and talk about different patterns and techniques.

How To Find People using Member Directory Services

 
 
 
 
 
July 4, 2009
Using a member directory service, you can possibly find information regarding the person you are looking for. Here's how to get started.

How To Organize Your Next High School Reunion

 
 
 
 
 
July 3, 2009
Whether you were the prom queen, the nerdy class president, the jock, or just the plain Jane, here we give you tips on how to organize your high school reunion.

How To Find Friendship as an Adult

 
 
 
 
 
July 2, 2009
It might be harder to find friendship as an adult than when you were a teenager.

How To Meet Neighbors After a Move

 
 
 
 
 
June 21, 2009
Meet new neighbors by having a "just moved in" party or delivering a basket of homemade treats.

How To Detect Emotion from Body Language

 
 
 
 
 
June 20, 2009
Detecting emotion from body language is dependent on certain factors. Equal gender roles often allow males and females to express their emotions equally.

How To Prepare for a High School Reunion

 
 
 
 
 
June 18, 2009
High school reunion can be an exciting activity for those who graduated more than ten years ago, since by that point most classmates have lost contact.

How To Make Lasting Friendships

 
 
 
 
 
June 11, 2009
In this article, I will give you some suggestions about how to make friends that will last for life, as long as both friends do their part to make lasting friendships.

How To Organize Your Online Class Reunion

 
 
 
 
 
June 4, 2009
If you want to organize an online class reunion, you have to announce it beforehand. You can gather people by creating an e-group in social networking sites like Facebook.

How To Get Good Gifts for Librarians

 
 
 
 
 
June 1, 2009
Librarians can be some of the most interesting people, so here are some tips on how to buy a great gift for one.

How To Stay Out of the Friend Zone

 
 
 
 
 
May 14, 2009
You are friends with someone, who is also your crush. How do you ensure that you will stay out of the rut that people call the Friend Zone?

How To Mind Your Own Business

 
 
 
 
 
May 8, 2009
It's human nature to be inquisitive, and you may want to satisfy your curiosity, but social norms often dictate otherwise. Here are a few ways you can keep yourself from being...

How To Support a Friend Who is Grieving

 
 
 
 
 
May 1, 2009
People deal with grief in different ways, but one thing is for sure, we don't want to be alone when we are grieving. Everyone should know how to support a grieving friend.

How To Handle Backstabbers

 
 
 
 
 
May 1, 2009
Friends are treasures to cherish, but what do you do when the ones you trust have been talking behind your back? They are backstabbers, and you need to handle them.

How To Develop a Network of Single Friends

 
 
 
 
 
April 30, 2009
To develop a network of single friends, you need to go out of your comfort zone. Read this article for more tips.

How To Find Former Classmates

 
 
 
 
 
April 30, 2009
Are you planning a class reunion but having a tough time finding former classmates? Read on and see if the following tips will help.

How To Remember People’s Birthdays

 
 
 
 
 
April 22, 2009
It's nice to be remembered on your birthday, but it is likely people will forget yours if you forget theirs. Use these tips and you will never forget a friend's birthday again!

How To Keep a Nearly Lost Friendship Alive

 
 
 
 
 
April 21, 2009
If you are going through a significant trial with a friend, you may find yourself confused, lonely, and angry at the same time. How do you save your friendship with that person?

How To Deal with Rude People

 
 
 
 
 
April 21, 2009
The subtle art of dealing with rude people unfortunately requires practice, but the result is a worthwhile freedom from the stress you'll otherwise feel.

How To Be Vulnerable

 
 
 
 
 
April 17, 2009
Being vulnerable does not mean exposing yourself to outright risks and dangers. Calculated trust among other things is what it takes to be vulnerable.

How To Appear Approachable

 
 
 
 
 
April 17, 2009
Body language will show others that you are willing to be approached for conversation.

How To Throw a Great Slumber Party

 
 
 
 
 
April 17, 2009
Slumber parties are popular among teenage girls. It's the coolest thing ever to have your friends over for some quality bonding time to gossip, talk about boys, and share your...

How To Support Someone While They Mourn a Death

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2009
The loss of a loved one can be devastating for anyone. Mourning or longing for a lost loved one can last for weeks, months, years and even decades. Different people have different...

How To Develop a Good Relationship with Your Neighbors and Relatives

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2009
No matter how nice and fun work, school and social life bring, you look forward to starting and ending the day at home, where you can be yourself and feel secure. And it would...

How To Survive the Roommate from Hell

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2009
Studying in college entails us a lot of freedom. You stay away from your families and live in dormitories where you meet roommates. You are aware that your roommates are children...

How To Combat Racism in Your Everyday Life

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2009
Racism, by simplest definition, is the belief that one person’s race is the main factor to determine the person’s traits, capabilities, limitations and even one’s superiority....

How To Kill a Friendship in Six Steps

 
 
 
 
 
April 9, 2009
Read about what to do and not do in order to keep your friends.

How To Pull an April Fool's Day Prank

 
 
 
 
 
April 8, 2009
April 1st isn't just any other day of the year - it's the one day when you have permission to aggravate your friends, family and colleagues. April Fool's Day pranks are fun to...

How To Play It Safe When You Meet People Online Who Interest You

 
 
 
 
 
April 2, 2009
Meeting people online can be fun and exciting. Crossing paths with different personalities could make you hear birds chirping and appreciate life even better. On the other hand,...

How To Deal with Control Freaks

 
 
 
 
 
March 27, 2009
If you date or work with a control freak, you know how hard it is to deal with one. Here are some tips to help you deal with control freaks so that you won't have to pull your...

How To Find Real Friends

 
 
 
 
 
March 20, 2009
A lot of people would define a real friend as a treasure. Just like in searching for treasure, an effort should be done. But before anything else, there are some crucial questions...

How To Make Friends at College

 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2009
College is one of the best times to make new friends. Still, it can be nerve-wracking as you move away from all your old friends and are around a ton of new people who you’ve...

How To Get Along with your Girlfriend's Friends

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2009
Girls think guys are like buses. A guy comes along every ten minutes but a true blue girlfriend comes once in a lifetime. This is a significantly smarter version of a guy’s “Bros...

How To Look Approachable

 
 
 
 
 
February 4, 2009
Do you wish that people would come up to talk to you more often? Do you often find yourself standing alone at parties and other social functions? If so, make sure that you are...

How To Lose Friends

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2009
Friendships are such an important part of life. Friends keep you sane in crazy times, offer a shoulder to cry on, and are always willing to listen to your sorrows over coffee....

How To Give a Man to Man Hug

 
 
 
 
 
January 24, 2009
As a man, there are some things you can never do if you want to maintain your elite status as a man. A man can never ask for directions for fear of looking stupid. You cannot ask...
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