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Relationships

“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.”

DONALD MILLER

People are difficult to deal with. You can either do your best or give up and become a crazy cat person.

Here are some strategies for the former.

  • Romantic Relationships
  • Friendships
  • Communication
  • Gifts

ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS

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Relationships

Daily Gratitude: The Corny but Potent Relationship Fixer

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Relationships

Relationship Hacks: 19 Unconventional but Proven Tricks to Try

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Relationships

The Five Love Languages Summary for Unsappy People

FRIENDSHIPS

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Relationships

Before Meeting New People, Give Them Your Personal User Manual

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Travel

How to Move to a New City or Country and Make New Friends

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Relationships

Host Better Dinner Parties With Friends With These 5 Steps

COMMUNICATION

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Relationships

The Step-by-Step Approach to Actually Change Someone’s Mind

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Relationships

How (Not to) Win an Argument: A Neanderthal’s No-Brainer Guide

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Relationships

Stop Nagging (But Still Get Your Way) with W.A.R.T.

GIFTS

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Relationships

How to Pick Gifts Even Better Than Santa

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Relationships

The 7 Steps for the Perfect Engagement Ring (No Marketing Nonsense)

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Favorites

The Rare Few Favorite Things We’d Immediately Buy Again

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