Just say no

Women often find it difficult to say no to friends, family, colleagues and just about everyone else. Kindness is often taken advantage of, leaving the good spirited friend unable to say no swamped in work and other people’s problems. Though telling others to just say no seems simple enough, we often cannot bring ourselves to say no when we are in a position we don’t want to be in. Avoid being taken advantage of while remaining a good friend by learning the best ways to say no to those we care about.

Make New Friends, But Keep the Old

Friendships are important, but few friendships are as close as a bond between two girl friends! In need of some girl talk? Need a girl’s night out? We all have times where we miss our old college friends or are looking for a forever best friend. Sometimes, we may be looking to expand our friendship circle and meet new people. This can not only open doors to new friendships, but also form life-long sisterhoods. And, even the most popular of us may think to ourselves, "I need friends!"

This list has some new ideas on where to find friends, how to keep friends, and how to be a good friend…that fun girls night out you long for is closer than you think!

Picking Great Gifts for Great Friends

Selecting gifts for loved ones is a big deal. A best friend is often someone closer than family. Giving your BFF a present is something that should genuinely come from the heart. Sometimes gift giving comes with a feeling of magnitude and importance, which means it can also come with some indecision and anxiety. Finding a wonderful best friend gift doesn't have to be stressful. With a little thought and planning, you're sure to find something that shows your best friend how much they really mean.

Maintaining Relationships with Grown Parents and Siblings

While there's something to be said for getting paid to spend time with your family, not everyone can rock a fur like a mob wife, and starring on reality t.v. may not be the most healthy family bonding activity. So now that you're on your own and have a family, life, and career, how do you enjoy time with your adult siblings and parents? Just as building a relationship with children requires being there for them, remembering important life events like birthdays etc., and having a good old-fashioned talk now and then, your parents and adult siblings need similar attention and will appreciate your efforts to stay connected. Maintaining relationships with grown parents and siblings can sometimes be awkward and confusing, but these ideas may help keep you from dialing Ozzie for advice.

Is Someone Looking for You?    

You may have gotten "announcements" in your inbox that state that someone was, "looking for you." While this is generally a scam used to rope people into expensive paid search services, it might get you wondering what's happened to the people who used to be a big part of your life. If you are interested in finding old school friends, the internet has a host of great tools to help you in your quest.

Why Women Get Mad With Their Girlfriends

At least one time in your life, you have probably had a mad girlfriend. You may not have even known why she was mad at you. Chances are, the offense was something you did not intend to do. Some women get mad if you pay attention or even talk to their boyfriends or husbands. Other times, a girlfriend will get upset because you bought the same outfit she was wearing last week. Nobody likes to admit it but the main reason women get mad is jealousy.

How to Communicate Through Anger

Communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, but it can be hard to express yourself, or hear what anyone else has to say, when you’re mad. Some people find it even harder when someone else is mad at them. Even when emotions run high, listening to anger is important. Understanding where anger comes from is the first step in opening the road to honest communication.

More Than Friends- Going from Friends to Love

You know everything about one another. You were there when his dog Skip died and he helped you laugh at that horrible haircut (and convince you that it didn't actually make you look like a teenage boy). Now you're starting to think that your special connection might be even more special that you originally thought. If you find yourself thinking, "I'm in love with my best friend," you're not alone. Falling for your best bud can be one of the best things ever, but it isn't without its share of pitfalls.

Don't Give Up On Finding That Old High School Best Friend

Whether you are searching for a lost loved one, an old classmate, military buddy or just a long lost friend; the internet is your new best friend as it makes finding long lost friends a breeze. Locating long lost friends was an almost impossible task, so much so that if you were lucky enough to unearth a lost friend, the chances are it really was a fluke to say the least! You phoned so and so, who thought that one of his sister's friend's sister had dated your old school buddy and he'd check it out for you.

True Pranksters are Lovable and Wily

There's no need to wait for April Fool's day to play pranks on friends as the opportunity to be silly and stupid especially at someone else's expense, is a good recipe that always brings a little laughter or at least raises a smile or two! The only problems that can arise from playing pranks on friends, loved ones or co-workers is not knowing precisely what signifies  pranks or jokes as funny, and those that could be deemed as downright nasty or dangerous.