In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: . You may find it hard in life and think that it is impossible to keep your best friend happy. To be a good best friend really doesn't take much. All you have to do really is make sure you can both trust each other about really important matters. Don't try to trick or use your friend to your advantage; you need to make them know they can trust you.  Realize that your best friend may have other friends. Trust that you're really important to them and let your best friend have a social life outside of you. A love between friends is never jealous. To prevent loneliness from biting you, have a small circle of friends. That way, if one friend is unavailable or they turn out to be your enemy, you'll have other friends to support you. It's good to know as many people as possible, but only have a few close friends that you tell your secrets to. This will lower the chance of your secrets being spilled.  Don't keep secrets. Be open about what's going on in your life and what you hear about other people. If you don't want to talk about something, don't bring it up in the first place. If your best friend insists on hearing and you still don't want to talk about it, say: "You know you're my best friend; if I were going to tell anybody, it would be you. But I'm just not comfortable talking about it with anyone. I promise you'll be the first to know when I'm ready to talk, okay?"  Know that you'll probably go through rough patches. Bear in mind though that sometimes you will have to give them some space so that they can have time alone and think things through. Being a best friend means understanding when a little bit of time alone or space from them can be a good thing. . If they tell you a secret, make sure to keep it. Never tell someone a secret your friend wanted you to keep. Don't even leak it out to someone you know you can trust. A secret is a secret.  Know the difference between a harmless secret and a dangerous secret. Dangerous secrets not only threaten your friend's life, but it can also affect you as well. Despite the fact that your friend may not want people to know about their secret, it's best to tell your parents or a trusted adult about this. Keep in mind that your friend might have told you their secret because they are tired of keeping it to themselves and they are silently asking for help. Keep your word. If you say you're going to do something, do it. Follow through with it. You know what they say: Talk is cheap. Let your best friend know that if you say you're going to do something, you don't ever back away. Don't gossip about your best friend. Don't say anything that might turn into a rumor. For example, if they had a crush, they'd probably be embarrassed if you told someone. Make sure you know your best friend is okay with it if you do tell other people. Things like this are sometimes hard to do, but if you want a solid friendship you have to be willing to do them. Stick up for your friend when they need it. Respect those times when they need to stick up for themselves. Trust your friend and allow yourself to be vulnerable with them. Through ups, downs, and disagreements, you'll still try to work things out and be their friend, truly demonstrating your loyalty.  Say "no" when you need to while still being their friend. A friend of integrity is of great value. Tell them respectfully when you think they're wrong. The journey of life is about learning from your mistakes, not always needing to be right. If you don't learn to say "no" to your friend, it'll hurt your friendship more than improve it. Not only may your friend grow too reliant on you, but you'll also feel strained and angry. Don't say mean things, whether it is right in their face or through a text. Apologize, but understand that it may take some time to get over what's happened. Let them cool down and talk to you when they are ready.   Never leave the problem alone and pretend it doesn't exist. It will not fade, and it will eventually pop up again later. It's best to solve the problem while it's small before it grows bigger and more painful. If you two need help solving your problems, ask your parents or a trusted adult to help. When your friend really needs something done, or a favor, be there for them. Help out. Think of how much they'd appreciate it. You never know when you'll be stuck between a rock and a hard place and might need someone (a good friend, maybe?) to bail you out. Sitting and watching your best friend get picked on or teased is definitely not going to earn you a brownie badge! If your best friend is getting seriously bullied and you're scared you'll get hurt if you get involved, then get help from a teacher or parents. If you can stick up for them without getting harmed yourself, make sure you do so. Imagine how you would feel if you were being picked on and a friend told everyone to shut up and clear off. If you or your friend consistently has problems with another person, try not to be childish or immature about it. Don't prank them or embarrass them; sadly, that will only make things worse. Tell an adult what's happening, or simply ignore them. People hate being ignored and eventually lose interest in you.
Summary: Trust each other Be trustworthy Be loyal. When you two fight, try to work things out so everyone is happy. Come through in the clutch. Stick up for your best friend.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: As Friday the 13th is believed to be a day marked by bad luck, opt for spooky decorations. Pick a variety of decorations in colors like black, gray, and red to give off a spooky, ominous feel.  For example, find wreathes made out of black and gray flowers to give off a deadly, creepy look. Cut pieces of red felt into the shapes of droplets. Glue them onto a long piece of string to make a blood drop garland. Make use of your own bookshelf for decorations. Pull out copies of horror stories, like the works of Poe, to display at your party. You can try watching films from the Friday the 13th franchise at your party. You can also just watch horror movies in general to give off the spooky feel of the day. For example, watch horror classics like The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby. Put a spooky twist on classic games. For example, look for trivia games online that have questions centered around horror and superstition. Play a game like Truth or Dare that pushes people out of their comfort zone. Try doing a game of Pictionary where you have to draw spooky pictures. Many bands, such as Everlast and Deer Tick, have songs called "Friday the 13th" that would be appropriate to add to a playlist for your party. You can also add songs about the day Friday, such as humorous choices like Rebecca Black's "Friday." Generally spooky sounding songs (e.g., hauntings, true crime, and real life disasters) can also fit on a Friday the 13th mix. Add something like, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." Websites like Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube may have ready made Friday the 13th playlists. Make dark refreshments, such as cupcakes, cakes, and cookies with black frosting. You can also use cookie cutters to cut out cookies into shapes of bad omens like black cats and full moons. Try to make 13 of each refreshment for an extra fun twist at the party. However, make sure you have enough snacks to go around.
Summary:
Decorate with spooky or dark-themed items. Watch Friday the 13th-themed movies. Play games with a dark or superstitious twist. Make a Friday the 13th playlist. Make dark and spooky refreshments.