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Friends

Friends

Friends are the family you choose for yourself, and wikiHow's Friends category can help you treat your friends right. Learn what you need to know to become good friends with someone, from asking them to hang out to showing them you care. Get advice on reconnecting with old friends, writing a letter to a friend, handling unreliable friends, and more.

Articles about Friends

Which Friend Am I Quiz
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12 Hysterical Ways to Make Someone Laugh

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155+ Best Friend Paragraphs to Copy & Paste
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Believable Excuses Not to Hang Out with Someone
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Am I a Good Friend Quiz
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235+ Best Questions to Ask Your Friends About Yourself
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What to Say to Your Best Friend: 115+ Phrases to Make Them Smile
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25 Signs Your Friend Doesn’t Care About You (Plus, What to Do About It)
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The Different Types of People You Can Find in a Friend Group
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Write a Letter to a Friend
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Does My Guy Friend Like Me Quiz
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Know when a Gemini Man Is in Love
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Being Ignored? Here’s How to Get Them to Stop
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Can a Male-Female Friendship Be Purely Platonic?
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15+ Signs That He Sees You as More Than a Friend
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Become Good Friends With Someone
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Popular Slang Terms for Friends: American, British & More
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Are They a Good Friend Quiz
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30 Exciting Challenges to Do with Friends (At Home & on the Road)
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Troll Your Friends
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Tell a Female Best Friend You've Developed Feelings for Her
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Tell if Your Best Friend Is LGBTQ+
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What's My Friendship Style Quiz
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Say “Thanks for Checking In”: 50+ Polite & Personal Replies
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220+ Best “How Well Do You Know Me?” Questions for Friends
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The Best Instagram Captions for Friends, Group Photos & More
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Are You a Floater Friend? Here's What You Can Do About It
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100+ Deep & Interesting Questions to Ask Your Friends
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Ask Someone to Hang Out
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The Complete Guide to Closing a Friendly Letter (With Examples)
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Find Your Old School Friends for Free
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So, You Kissed a Friend—Here’s What To Do Now
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What Vibe Do I Give in a Friend Group Quiz
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Understanding the 5 Levels of Friendship (According to Science)
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Ask a Friend to Hang Out
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Impress Your Friends
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20 Traits You'll Find in a Good Friend (+ How to Be One Yourself)
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Show a Friend You Care About Them
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Talk to a Friend
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Calm a Girl Down
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Avoid Friends Without Hurting Them
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Handle Unreliable Friends
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14 Ways to Let Go of a Friend You Love and Move On with Your Life
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The 100+ Best Questions to Ask Your BFF
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The Expert-Backed Guide to Dealing With Fighting Friends
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Missing Your Friend? Here’s What to Do
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Ask Someone if They Like You as a Friend or in a Romantic Way
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Be Good at Group Discussion
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Tell if a Female Friend Wants a Romantic Relationship
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Know if Your Friend Is Really a Friend
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Is My Friend Self-Centered Quiz
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Why Does My Friend Copy Me? 8 Ways to Deal
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Reconnect With Old Friends
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Make Friends as an Adult
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11 Feel-Good Ways to Encourage Others

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What Are Platonic Soulmates? 13 Signs You’ve Found One
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Have You Outgrown Your Friends? How to Know and What to Do
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Say Goodnight to a Guy over Text
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Be Less Annoying Towards Friends
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Hang Out with a Guy Just as Friends: Setting Boundaries & Staying Platonic
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Fun & Creative Things to Do With Your Girlfriends
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Try These 10 Things to Cut Flaky Friends Out of Your Life
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Deal With a Friend Who Constantly Talks About Her Boyfriend
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Stop Being Possessive About a Friend
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Accept Rejection When You Tell a Friend You Love Them
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Cheer Up a Friend Who Lives Far Away
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Make a Good Impression on a Friend's Parents
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Respond when a Friend Comes Out as Gay
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What to Do if You Don't Have Close Friends
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Stop Talking About Friends Behind Their Backs
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Are Leo and Taurus Good Friends? Everything You Need to Know
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Be a Good Friend to Someone Who Has Asperger's Syndrome
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Fix an Argument Between Friends
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Make Someone Feel Special
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Recognize a Codependent Friendship & What to Do about It
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Support Your Partner with Bipolar Disorder
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110+ "Thinking About You" Quotes For Friends, Partners, Crushes & More
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Treat Your Friends
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The Key Qualities of a Good Friend: Readers Weigh In
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Get Along with Friends
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Help a Self Isolating Friend
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Prove Yourself a Good Person
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Deal With a One‐Sided Friendship
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Friendship Dynamics: Are You & Your Bestie Balanced?
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Hang out With Your Girl Friends when You're the Only Guy Around
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Encourage a Friend
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Be an Empathetic Friend
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Is It Normal to Lose Touch with Friends? How to Reconnect or Move on
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Tell Your Friends Who You Like