In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Take the time to build solid relationships with the people about whom you care. Listen to their problems. Help them when necessary. When you offend them, apologize and strive to do better. Practice kind gestures like giving people rides or birthday cards. See Have a Healthy Relationship for more advice. Additionally, practice these behaviors:  Build a circle of trust. Make sure your family members and friends know they can share their thoughts openly with you. Do not tell other people's secrets. If someone asks you to keep a confidence, do so. Be compassionate towards others. Even if someone wrongs you, if they are sincere in their repentance, show them forgiveness. Do not bring up their past transgressions in moments of anger. Be direct when speaking to others. Listen carefully and attentively. If you have disagreements, try to fight effectively. That is, do not call each other names. Instead, discuss your problems calmly. Make sure you listen to the other person's point of view.  For example, it might be wise during arguments to repeat the other person's point of view. This shows you understand. You might say, "What I'm hearing you say is that you are annoyed by the fact that I am always home so late." Ask rather than assume. If you feel a relationship is suffering in some way, talk to the other person openly and candidly. Part of living a good life comes from building a tight-knit local network. If you have neighbors, be helpful to them. Watch their cat when they go on vacation. Offer to shovel an elderly neighbor’s driveway. Practice neighborliness and you might find it is contagious. One way to live a good life is to contribute to the community in which you live. You might volunteer at a soup kitchen or run a clothes drive for refugees. Ask your local government representatives or religious organizations for tips on which causes could use help. You also could plan a fundraiser for a cause in the global community.
Summary: Build strong relationships with close ones. Promote healthy communication. Be a good neighbor. Serve your community.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: First impressions are everything, so make sure yours is a good one. The way you begin the conversation can set the tone for the whole exchange. Approach the beautiful girl with confidence, assured that you have the qualities to attract her. Don’t take it too far and act cocky or arrogant.  Just be yourself and believe that being yourself is enough to the girl's attention. For example, make eye contact, walk over to her and say, “Hi, I’m Tony. How are you?” She will most likely respond back positively. If you are already a bit nervous, you may want to wait until she is alone to approach her. This way you won’t be worrying about what her friends are thinking. Don’t wait too long to introduce yourself because you might lose your confidence. Also, girls think it’s creepy if you keep staring at them without saying anything. Beautiful girls aren’t just beautiful; they have interests, hobbies, and opinions. Finding something that you both have in common gives you something to talk to her about. You don’t have to stalk her, just look around to see what you have in common that you can use to initiate a conversation.   Make a statement about the commonality and then ask her a question so that conversation continues. Comment on your setting. For example, if you are at the park, you might say, “The pond looks really peaceful today. Have you ever fed the ducks?” Talk about something she said or did. For example, if she made a comment during a discussion, try saying, “Your comment was really thought-provoking. How did you learn so much about the topic?” If she’s reading a book or has the latest phone, then comment on it. For example, “That book looks intriguing. What's it about?” Don’t ask her out the first time you meet a beautiful girl. Doing this can make her feel pressured and nervous; she’ll be more likely to turn you down. It can also make you feel super nervous to just be meeting her for the first time and ask her out all out once. Instead, take it slow.  Just focus on introducing yourself and talking with her briefly to give her a sense of you and get comfortable with you. Don’t ask for her phone number; girls are more likely to say yes if you just ask, “Is it alright if I contact you sometime?” She can decide whether she wants to give you her phone number, email address, or other contact information. Remember your goal isn’t to get her phone number, but to get to know her. However she wants you to contact her is fine. When you first meet a beautiful girl, this helps you in a lot of ways. The first meeting is often a little awkward and you might be nervous and say something that makes her reject you. Leaving first cuts down on the chances of this and can help the girl feel less pressured.  It also keeps you from appearing desperate and makes you seem a little mysterious.   After you have her contact information, you might say, “Well, it’s been a pleasure talking to you, but I’ve got to go get back to work. I’ll contact you soon.” Or try saying, “Well, I’ve taken up enough of your time right now. I’ll let you get back to what you were doing. I’ll call/email/text you soon.”
Summary: Introduce yourself with confidence. Use what you have in common. Take it slow. Get her contact information. Leave first.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You’ll  need to be in the right space and mood in order to connect with your spirit guide. Create a quiet space by cutting out distractions (computers, phones, television, etc.). You can even hang a “do not disturb” sign on your door if you want to be alone. Dimming the lights, wearing comfortable clothes, and lighting incense or candles can also help. Once you have prepared your space and are sitting comfortably in an upright position, start by taking a few slow and deep “grounding breaths.” This will increase your alertness and focus. You can use any of the various meditation techniques to relax and focus your mind and body. This will help you enter the right mental state to connect with your spirit guide. Try this simple mindfulness meditation exercise as a start to help relax and open your mind:  Sit down in a comfortable position, such as on a pillow or mat. Close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths, exhaling slowly each time. Turn your attention to your breathing cycle. Think and feel each time as you breathe in and out. If your attention wanders, just bring it back to focusing on your breathing. Keep your mind open. Don’t stop to judge any thoughts that you have. When you feel that your mind has cleared and you are relaxed, you can try to connect to your spirit guide through visualization or other techniques. Try meditating for a minimum of 5-10 minutes at least once a day. Don’t get frustrated if you can’t connect with your spirit guide right away. The regular practice of meditation will help to open your mind, if you are patient. While you will connect with your spirit guide on a mental and spiritual plane, you may find that certain tangible objects help you reach it. Many believe that certain crystals hold spiritual powers, for instance. Likewise, you may also like to prepare for meeting your spirit guide by starting with a tarot reading. Connecting with your personal spirit guide can take time and practice. Often, it requires techniques that go beyond what you can learn from a book or self-study. If you are serious about connecting with your spirit guide, consider working face-to-face with a spiritual advisor.   Spiritual advisors can take a variety of forms, depending on one’s beliefs and practices. You may find help from a guru, priest, shaman, psychic, medium, or similar individuals.  You can connect with a spiritual advisor in your area by asking for recommendations from friends or a spiritual center. You may also find some that advertise their services online or in print media.
Summary:
Create the right environment. Breathe. Meditate. Try using aids. Consult a spiritual advisor.