In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Ending a friendship can be as difficult as ending a romantic relationship. Don’t take the decision lightly. Before you decide to end a friendship, consider if there are any alternatives.You may just need to limit the time you spend with this person.  Even if a friendship is difficult, it may be worth preserving if you have many mutual friends, or if you work together. Otherwise, ending the friendship could cause ongoing tension that you can’t get away from. You can try taking some space away from this friend to see how your social life feels without that relationship. You can tell your friend you plan to take some time away from them, or simply do so without mentioning it. Breaking up is a delicate business. Prepare yourself by knowing exactly what you plan to say. You can even write out a script for yourself to practice from.  If you do write out a script, don’t bring it with you to the conversation. If an in-person conversation feels too scary, you can write a thoughtful letter or e-mail to your friend explaining your position. You can decide whether to ask for some space temporarily, or to let them know that the friendship is over. Your friend will likely feel saddened and rejected by this turn of events. Don’t make it worse by blaming them for  your decision. Emphasize that this is something that you need to do for your own well-being.  Use “I” statements to avoid blame. You can say, “I really need to feel comfortable having multiple friendships, so this is a decision I need to make.” You can also express your feelings about the decision. You can say, “I feel sad that we can’t be as close as we used to be, but I don’t think spending so much time together is healthy for me.” Remember that this is someone you’ve been close to. You don’t want to hurt their feelings needlessly. Besides, if they’ve been acting jealous, chances are that they’re already feeling insecure.  You can say something like, “This is a really difficult thing for me to do, but I know that our relationship isn’t a healthy one.” If you’re asked for an explanation or examples, offer them. It may be helpful for your friend to hear concrete reasons that the friendship needs to change.
Summary: Consider if you definitely want to end the friendship. Practice what you will say to your friend. Emphasize your responsibility for the decision. Be honest, but gentle.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your goal is to observe the elderly, head to a retirement home. If you want to find families, post up at your local mall. If you do have a goal for your people watching, don’t head somewhere that won’t have anyone you are interested in. If you are not planning to people watch, you might not get to choose when or where you start. Standing in line at the doctor’s office or sitting in a waiting room are great chances to observe people. People watching isn’t any fun if there aren’t people! Avoid places that don’t have many people and instead head to places like malls, zoos, parks, and stores that you know will be crowded with people. Places are more likely to be full of patrons on the weekends or during the summer when children are not in school. Dog parks, art galleries, public transportation, and tourist spots are all great places to people watch. If you people watch in the middle of a walkway, people are bound to run into you and interact with you. To people watch undisturbed, tuck yourself into an out of the way corner where you can sit down. A park bench, a corner booth at a cafe, or a bench in the mall are all great spots to sit. Try to sit somewhere high up whenever possible. Balconies and rooftops are the ideal spots in a building.
Summary: Find an area with the demographic that you want to watch. Go to an area that is well-populated. Sit in a spot where you’re out of the way.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you hear something about someone, don’t tell it to other people since it might not even be true in the first place. The truth might also change from one retelling of the story to the next, so you can’t know for certain if your information is correct. Even if it’s fun to talk badly about other people while they’re not there, you wouldn’t want someone doing that to you. If someone asks you directly if you know anything about a rumor, say “I don’t like spreading rumors” and change the subject. Honesty is always the best policy. You can be polite when answering tough questions, but lying will cause you more problems in the long run. People could be hurt if you tell a secret you weren’t supposed to tell. Always treat people the way you want to be treated. If someone tells you something that puts them or other people in danger, don't keep quiet about it even if it could ruin your friendship. Tell a counselor, teacher, or parent right away so that they can get help. Use a calm voice and pleasant demeanor instead of making faces, cursing, or otherwise copying emotions. If you are asked to get involved in a situation, be unavailable without giving a distinct reason. You can say, “Sorry, I don’t really have time to do that right now.” Stay neutral, and don’t reveal that you think their idea is a bad one. For example, if you choose to move to a different math class, don’t defend your decision to the people questioning you. It’s really none of their business! Offer a vague response like “I just wanted to” if people ask you your reasons for doing something. At lunch, sit with a new person or by yourself instead of with the group of problem people. If they see you distancing yourself from all of the tension, they might want to as well.
Summary:
Don’t spread gossip. Say how you really feel when someone tries to gossip with you. Keep information to yourself when it was told to you in confidence. Stay calm if someone is being mean to you. Refuse to answer questions that don’t concern the other person. Change up your routine.