About Today: How to Be a Better Friend

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Most of us want to be better at the things we do. We want to be good at our jobs, be good parents and partners, and maybe we'd also like to be superheroes. (But only in our spare time.) When we're making our list, however, many of us forget being a better friend. How to Be a Great Friend Which is strange, because friends can be just as important as family when it comes to supporting us. Being a great friend, and having great friends in return, is a big part of most people's happiness. Signs of Healthy Friendships 5 Ways to Nurture Friendships See More About:  being a good friend  healthy friendships  5 Reasons You're Losing Friends If you feel like you have fewer friends than you did a few years ago, you're not alone. You are, however, probably busy, or clingy, or not terribly fond of apologizing. Here's how to change. Before You Break up With a Friend Stages of Friendship See More About:  friendship breakups  friendship conflict  Help Your Tween Make Friends and Keep Them And it's not always a breeze for kids, either. Making good friends is important, especially in middle school, which is the one period of life almost no one would want to relive. Is Your Tween Being Bullied? Tweens and Social Networking See More About:  children and friends  cliques  relationship problems Are You Friends With Your Spouse? There's nothing more romantic, to me, than couples who are best friends with their spouses. (Also? Convenient!) Kindness in Marriage Are You Married to a Jerk? See More About:  having fun together  long-term relationships  stages of marriage Today Ads Love Letters Forgiveness Letters Business Writing Friend True Friend Quotes Featured Articles 10 Easy Berry Recipes 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' Movie Review Back to School Ideas Protect Your Hair From Chlorine Damage What Can You Take From Your Hotel Room? The 6 Best Vacation Credit Cards   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement