Q&A for How to Get Along with Others Well

If you're feeling awkward or weird about making small talk, simply focus on the other person. Ask meaningful, open-ended questions that start with "How" or "What" so you can interact in a way that feels authentic and less superficial. Then, practice active listening—listen to truly hear them, then reflect back what you heard by paraphrasing what they just said. If you do this, other people will respond very positively.

Try understanding, from your brother's perspective, why he is nagging you. Then, compromise on the situation. If he wants something, come up with a solution. If he is being just overall annoying, then bribe him with candy, or anything to just go away.

Have a calm conversation with your friend about what happened and what you both feel. Either resolve your differences or agree to disagree. Don't let small arguments come in the way of your friendship.

Try calling her! Maybe she has a busy schedule. Also, tell her how you feel, it's possible she doesn't even realize she's doing this. It's always best to get these things out in the open with honest communication.

I totally understand! First, talk to them (without yelling, blaming, or attitude) about how their behavior is making you feel. Talk about a solution, and ask them to stop. If you get their attention for this long, then ask if they understand or want anything in return. If this doesn't work and you've tried a couple different times, talk to a parent or trusted adult about getting them to stop.

A complete stranger once turned to me and said: "you're ugly". That's when I realized... I don't care about total strangers. There will always be people who do you wrong, no matter what you do or don't do. It's OK to feel angry or upset about that, but if you hang on to those feelings, you will have them forever. Nobody wants to be angry their entire lives. What you do is tell them off. If your friend ate the last cupcake even though they knew it was kept aside for you, tell him firmly but without raising your voice, that he was wrong and his actions hurt you. These actions reduce the friendship, at the risk of those who wronged you.

Be yourself! But make sure that when you share your opinion you are sharing it in a kind, calm way. Be open minded. If people are still mean, try making a joke or talking to them in private.

Make eye contact and be very friendly. Talk about things you might have in common and try to get to know the other person better.

Talk to her about this. Let her know that she's hurting your feelings, and that you'd like to have a stronger relationship with her, but she's making it difficult by constantly putting you down. If she continues to treat you poorly, ask a parent to talk to her, or, worst case scenario, just ignore her.

First off, don't go to a party you don't want to go to. True friends will understand your aversion. But I'm sure you didn't want to hear that, so, try to enjoy yourself. Talk with people who seem to be introverted, and try to be grateful for some activities you are enjoying. You could even throw your own party and come up with activities you know you'll like.

Yes, it may be that you're facing dysfunctional family dynamics that make it hard to communicate well with family. However, for you to get along with other people, you need to be putting in efforts as well. Look for people who have similar thinking patterns and likes to yours.

Look for the good qualities in them (they love your wife just as much as you!) and they improving their impression of you to better the relationship. Always treat their daughter respectfully and lovingly (especially when around them), and broaden you interests/knowledge so as to find common ground with them. With time, the relationship should improve!

You can never control that the other person won't fall in love with you. And to control your own feelings is not easy, either. When you establish this friends with benefits relationship and you do feel yourself developing feelings, you can push the feelings away. If you don't want to be in love, then don't be. This takes practice, though.

Exactly the same as in any other decade of our lives. Say hello, create situations where you can say hello, listen to the other people, see what they're like before you decide to be friends. Share some thoughts of your own, too.