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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 Be Cool

 
 
 
 
 
August 29, 2008
By sarah carter
Whether you are in high school or have entered the corporate world, being cool may still be a goal. From the outside, being cool looks like simple luck. The truth is that coolness...

How To Be Funny

 
 
 
 
 
August 26, 2008
By Mike Tattersall
Ask almost anyone what he or she finds attractive in a mate or a friend, and you will be told sense of humor. The ability to laugh together helps relationships survive most rough...

How To Make New Friends

 
 
 
 
 
August 10, 2008
By Deirdre Gordon
Next to family, friends can be the most important people in our lives. With the popularity of Internet social networking, some people have trouble really making friends. Stick...

How To Be Popular

 
 
 
 
 
August 9, 2008
By Cassandra Seveny
Do you dream of being popular and having a ton of friends? Do you want everyone to know your name? There are a lot of ways to get a reputation and be known, but if you follow these...

How To Have a Good Conversation

 
 
 
 
 
August 3, 2008
By Cassandra Seveny
Conversation is an art form. In order to excel at having a good conversation, you need to be aware and have focus on your chatting partner. Follow these simple steps and you will...

How To Forgive Others

 
 
 
 
 
July 29, 2008
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By Kimberly Ann
Everyone is human and makes mistakes. Learning how to forgive opens the door to happiness and peace.

How To Support Someone Who Is Grieving

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
Sometimes it is difficult to support our friends when they lose someone to death. This article gives tips on what you should say and do as well as what you should not.

How To Be a Good Friend

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
By Emeka Otoba
Friendship is a mutual relationship. It involves a lot of sacrifice so if you are wondering why you don't seem to have any good friends, you should probably look inside. I mean...

How To Enhance Your Relationship with Anyone

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
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By Naveen Raju
No one wants to feel lonely, and men who have a big circle of friends and relatives tend to be happier than those who don't. Let's learn how to enhance your relationship with others....

How To Remain Faithful when Traveling

 
 
 
 
 
December 13, 2007
By Marcelo Romero Oliveira
Once I was going to Brasilia to study about air safety with some people from the Air Force. It was a long journey inside a bus because the Navy did not give air passage for everybody...

How To Overcome Shyness to Make Friends

 
 
 
 
 
December 11, 2007
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By Waheedullah Aleko
This article describes in detail the causes of shyness and tips and tricks to help overcome this problem.

How To Rub Shoulders With Celebrities

 
 
 
 
 
November 20, 2007
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By Robert Pease
It's not every day that you have the opportunity to "mix it up" with celebrities, yet these moments are some that you'll remember for the rest of your life. As an Air Force Public...

How To Be a Friend by Listening Instead of Speaking

 
 
 
 
 
November 8, 2007
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By Becky Blevens
We have all found ourselves in a situation with a friend where we would rather give her the what for than just sit still and listen. We may think that our friends are needing...

How To Keep in Touch with Faraway Friends

 
 
 
 
 
October 5, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
The means to and benefits of keeping in touch with friends who move away.

How To Develop a Pleasant, Approachable Appearance

 
 
 
 
 
September 6, 2007
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By Stephen Boyd
Many times we discourage people from communicating with us because we don't have a welcoming expression on our faces. This article gives suggestions for how to change your facial...

How To Meet New People

 
 
 
 
 
July 3, 2007
By Christine Fife
There are lots of websites, articles, and chat rooms with advice for where to go to meet new people. This article will tell you how to meet them once you are there.

How To Find Love on Campus

 
 
 
 
 
June 8, 2007
By Stacy Canzonieri
With so many intelligent and attractive coeds running around, who wouldn't want to get in on the dating scene? Keep reading for a cheat sheet of tips on meeting people.

How To Start a Conversation

 
 
 
 
 
June 7, 2007
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By Brian McDonald
Some people make it seem effortless… they glide across a room and, after just a few words, have kindled a warm conversation. For the rest of us, however, starting a conversation...

How To Improve Your Punctuality

 
 
 
 
 
May 2, 2007
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By Brian McDonald
Ever wonder how it is that people who seem perfectly reasonable, intelligent and otherwise considerate somehow never learn to be on time?  It's as if they're in a state of perpetual...

How To Shake Hands

 
 
 
 
 
April 23, 2007
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By Vanessa Raymond
Let's face it: Some people--like the Kennedys--know how to shake hands. And considering that you can make or break a deal--or an election--depending upon how well you shake...
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