You don’t have to start from scratch! Coworkers, classmates, and acquaintances can turn into friends if you put in the effort to get to know them better. If there’s someone who you have had some pleasant conversations with, then you might pursue a friendship with them.  Don’t limit yourself to men who you think are gay. Try to make friends with any of your male or female acquaintances that you think might make a good friend for you. For example, if there’s another girl at work who shares your love of running, then ask if she’d like to meet up for a run over the weekend. Or, if there’s a guy who is obsessed with the same TV show as you, see if they want to watch the season finale together. You’ll be more likely to forge a deep connection with someone if you do things that you genuinely enjoy. By getting out and doing things you like, you will be more likely to meet people who share your interests. Some ways you can meet people who share your interest include:  Volunteering for an organization you believe in, such as a local animal shelter or food bank. Participating in a special interest group or club, such as a knitting circle, acapella group, or cycling club. Interacting with people you encounter in your daily routine, such as while walking your dog, visiting the library, or shopping for clothes. If you’re into dating apps like Tinder and Bumble, you might like friend-finding apps, such as Bumble BFF, Friender, and Hey! VINA. These operate similar to dating apps, but instead of making a profile meant to attract potential dates, you’re making a profile to showcase your qualities as a friend. Try making an app and start swiping to meet someone who you might click with. You can send a text message or direct message on social media to someone who you think you’d like to get to know better. This is a great option for reconnecting with an old friend, turning an online acquaintance into a friendship, or reaching out to someone who seems like they may be a good friend match for you.  For example, if you follow someone on Instagram and you’ve had some great interactions with them, you might send them a message to see if they’d like to hang out. Try saying something like, “Hey! I noticed you are really into gardening. Me too! Would you like to meet up and discuss plants over coffee sometime?” Or, if you’re friends with someone on Facebook because you have a mutual friend, you might ask them to meet up. You could say, “Hey Janet! I really enjoyed talking with you at Charlie’s wedding. Would you like to go for a hike with me next weekend?”
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One-sentence summary -- Talk to people you spend a lot of time with already. Do activities you enjoy to meet new people. Try using a friend-finding app to meet potential friends. Send a message to someone you’d like to get to know better.


In order to automatically generate a timeline, your data must be organized into a pivot table. You also need the pivot table analyze menu, which was introduced in Excel 2013. This will open the “PIVOT TABLE TOOLS” in the top ribbon. This will open a ribbon with options to manipulate the data in the table. A dialog box will pop up showing fields that correspond to a date format. Note that dates entered as text will not be recognized. A new box that allows you to navigate through your timeline will appear. Depending on the available information you can select how the data will be filtered. (Either by months, years or quarters). When you click on a month in the Timeline Control Box, the pivot table will show data that pertains to that particular month alone. You may widen your selection by clicking and dragging the sides of the slider.
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One-sentence summary -- Open the spreadsheet that has a pivot table. Click anywhere inside the pivot table. Click “Analyze”. Click “Insert Timeline”. Select the Applicable field and click OK. Select how the data will be filtered. Examine monthly data. Broaden your selection.


While some kids are more sociable than others, your child can become clingy when she is uneasy about a new situation. Kids can read body language and look to you for reassurance. Don’t forcibly pry your child off you but allow her to stay close for about ten minutes and slowly separate yourself.  Sit close by, play with her, and talk to her but don’t hold your child. Stay in the same room as you slowly move away. Make sure to always say goodbye to let your child know that you will be returning. If you have an infant or toddler, try wearing them in a carrier or sling. This can help to make them feel more secure. Kids whine because they want something but don’t know how to get it. Don’t give in to your child but rather model the tone you would like your child to use. Say things like, “use your words” or “does daddy like whining? How do you ask for something?” Make sure to praise your child when he uses the correct tone and asks for something politely. Show her what you mean if she doesn’t remember how to ask. Kids tell on each other because they are developing their sense of right and wrong and get upset when they see a rule being broken. Tell your child that it’s your job to find out who’s breaking the rules as long as no one is getting hurt or doing something dangerous. Cut down on siblings squabbling by giving them their separate space. If you are short on space, even assigning a corner to each sibling can suffice. Let them be able to put their stuff down and and know that they are in charge of that area. Children are naturally picky eaters as they want familiar food to comfort them. It is also one of the only times when they can have control. Get your child involved in choosing and preparing her own food. For example, allow her to wash the potatoes or sprinkle cheese on pasta.  You may also set a timer so your child doesn’t dilly dally during a meal. If your child is hungry, keep healthy snacks available on low shelves. Snacks like whole-grain cereal and granola. Ask your child to help you find recipes to use for meals, such as by searching online with them or looking through cookbooks. Kids avoid chores because they obviously don’t enjoy doing them. Place a large box somewhere inconvenient, like the garage, and place any toys in for a few days if your kids don’t put it away when you ask. This teaches them to not only put their toys away but also that there is a consequence for not following rules. Children enjoy cursing once they see the reaction it gets from others. They may want to get attention or may think it’s appropriate if they see adults repeating it. Don’t make a big deal of a curse word but tell your boy to go upstairs and curse all he wants in his room. Not having an audience makes it less entertaining. Let other family know that it’s not okay to laugh when your child curses. Also, let your child know that curse words can hurt people’s feelings. Find replacement words with your child so they don’t use more vulgar language.
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Reassure clinginess. Set the tone and don’t reinforce whining. Set rules for tattling. Get your child involved in food preparation to avoid picky eating. Don’t let your kids avoid chores. Get your child to cuss alone.