Relationships with family and friends can be both a great source of joy and a great source of stress.

Healthy self-esteem gives you a solid starting position for developing healthy relationships, and makes you a positive role model for others. A sense of humour ... yada yada yada ... is a must. And effective communication skills can really make a difference.

• Decide what's important in your relationships
• Express your needs clearly with self-respect and respect for others
• Be encouraging to others, yet truthful when you feel angry
• Recognize if your relationship is unhealthy
• Do your best handling pressure and get help if you need it
• Learn to negotiate differences

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