Friendships can bring joy or sorrow. Since there’s no rule book on what to do when things get tense (紧张), we talked to researchers, authors, and therapists to learn how to manage the common relationship difficulties we all face. 【小题1】

Broken promises

Friends are important for our physical and mental well-being but these relationships aren’t always smooth. 【小题2】 And a major way this happens is through broken promises. Perhaps he canceled plans at the last minute or she declined to take part in an important party. 【小题3】 the first thing to do is remember that no one is perfect, says Jan Yager, PhD, friendship coach.

Experiencing envy

“Sometimes envy shows our deepest wishes,” says Dr. Yager. “【小题4】”she says. She points out that it could be the other way around as well. Your friends might have the same feeling as yours.

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There’s no worse feeling than when you check Facebook Monday morning to find out that your friends went on a weekend getaway without you. Scott Christnelly, a therapist, says, “I encourage clients to express their feelings about it but also not to jump to conclusions.” Then find someone else to talk to — maybe a family member, or a close friend (not one who went on the trip) — to explain how you feel. Maybe through that conversation you can brainstorm how you will respond.

How to prepare for exams?

Here are some tips you can read with your child.

The first step in preparing for examinations is to set a fixed time each day to study and a schedule to say when to start the revision and for which subject. The plan should include how many chapters to revise and how many worksheets (活页练习题) to work on. 【小题1】. Parents who do not know the examination schedule can search “exam timetable” to see the official examination schedule.

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The second thing is to decide on the place to study. Some need total silence in a library before they can concentrate while others like to have some background music like in the cafeteria, 【小题3】 . So there is no need to tell your child to change the study place if he is producing the desired results.

【小题4】. For lessons, pupils must participate in lessons and discussions actively. For exercise, work on the simple ones in the textbook. For theory, pupils can use the mind map method to summarize the facts.

At last, be smart. Focus on chapters that are the core of the subject or difficult chapters.【小题5】.

The biggest seasonal change of the year happens from March to June, as temperatures climb, days lengthen, birds return, and life in all forms comes rushing back. 【小题1】

Beneath this outpouring of new life, however, is a great struggle,【小题2】 Like a bean seed growing from the earth, the spirit of spring is like pressure valve(阀门) releasing, preparing us for action. That's the energy of the season: powerful, creative, determined. That makes it the perfect time to get serious about your health and fitness.

Write down your workout goal --- building new strength; perhaps.【小题3】 "What have you been telling yourself you can't do?" asks Larsen. Spring is the time to question those assumptions and deal with them head-on.

【小题4】 It's challenging for many, and it promotes growth and change: Hiring a trainer -- -- or joining forces with an enthusiastic partner or group --- can help build confidence, whether you're an experienced lifter or nẹw to the world of weights.

You can make use of the seasons' growth- inducing (促生长的) power by increasing your fitness program.【小题5】If you are a yogi, make great effort to master tougher and more athletic asanas(体式).

Whatever you choose, remember that by taking advantage of the opportunities of each season, and avoiding the difficulties, you can gain a deeper appreciation for your body's changing needs---one year, one season, one workout at a time.