Friends

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• How to Use Facebook So It Doesn’t Use You

  Sure, Facebook’s fun -- until the wrong person knows your business. Veteran tech reporter David Kirkpatrick helps you hoard the perks and avoid the pitfalls.

• Getting the Girl -- Without Losing Your Friends

  Of course you love your buddies, but when you're all out together, they're also the competition. We tell you how to get the girl -- without losing the guys.

• What to Say to Women

  Maybe your confidence fritzes out at girl-mingling time, or maybe you just say boorish, untrue things. Either way, you’ll need to learn how to talk the talk. Here’s what to say.

• The Grudge Report

  No one suffers more from a grudge than the grudge-holder himself. Here's how to get over our bruised feelings and move on.

• Conquer Your Male Frenemies

  Think "frenemies" are a female problem? Think again. Learn to spot -- and stop -- the toxic frenemies in your midst... before they poison your social life.

• Meet Women at the Gym Now!

  The health club can be a great place to meet the ladies -- if you know how. We'll walk you through five common gym scenarios and arm you with the best plans of action.

• Triumph With Your Own Beach Olympics

  Don’t just lie there in the sun: Set up these summer contests, which will keep you fit and having fun.

• Is it Bromance? How to Pick the Best Wingmen

  When you’re out flying the -- hopefully -- friendly skies in search of a good woman, you’ll need a great co-pilot. Here are the traits he’ll need to have.

• Million-dollar Dating at Bargain Prices

  When times get tough, the financially challenged get romantic. That is, they can if they follow these thrifty -- but effective -- dating strategies.

• From Frat Brothers to Fat Brothers

  If staying lean is a struggle, you just might be hanging out with the wrong crowd. Here’s how to stop your friends from making you fat.

• Smoke out Your Office Enemies Now!

  Which co-workers can you trust and which are out to shut down your career? Use these methods to test the staff and find out who’s on your side.

• Nail the Tailgate Party

  Football season’s best action isn’t on the field -- it’s in the stadium parking lot. Here’s how to throw a bash that’ll make people forget about the game.

ExpertQA

• My colleagues socialize a lot outside of work. Am I obligated to join them? I'd much rather see my non-work friends after hours.

• I get along really well with women, but I'm not interested in dating all of them. How do I remain friendly with the fairer sex without giving them the wrong idea?

• I'm a fairly smart man, but some of my friends really make me feel not so sharp. Why does this happen and what can I do to stay on my game when I'm around them?

• I'd like to reduce my "friends" on Facebook to people I've actually talked to in the last few years. Is there any way to defriend without offending?

• My best friend's girlfriend came on to me. I'm afraid that if I tell him, it'll backfire (he really digs this girl) and I'll lose the friendship. What do I do?

• I've been tapped to be my buddy's best man. I want to do right by him, but I'm financially strapped. How do I give a killer bachelor party on the cheap?

• I’ve been invited on a ski trip. I’ve never skied before, and I don’t want to invest in a bunch of clothing and equipment I may never use again if I don’t like it. What’s the minimum I can get away with buying?

• I'm thinking of throwing a Super Bowl party, but half my friends are really into the game while the other half just want to party. How do I please them all?

• I've noticed that women like to check out my smartphone apps, almost like they're trying to figure out if I'm cool, smart or worldly enough. How can I win at this game?

• It seems that all of my buddies have some kind of talent, whether they're great at sports or play guitar or take amazing photos. Does everybody have some kind of innate skill, and if so, how do I find out what mine is?

• How do I get the approval of my new girlfriend's friends?

• I'm really good with the ol' axe (that's guitar, for you non-musical types) and I want to form a band. How do I best assemble a real butt-kicking ensemble?

• I'm going to be the best man at my buddy's wedding. I understand that one of the requirements of the gig is I have to give a speech at the reception. I have no idea about the rules for a wedding toast (are there rules?). Help!

• How do I “break up” with a friend?

• I’m reuniting with a bunch of old classmates I haven’t seen in a while. Professionally and socially, how do I make the most of this gathering?

• My buddy is getting married at the end of the month. I'm the best man, so I have to throw the bachelor party. Thing is, we're not really the type of men who go for typical bachelor party debauchery. What are some modern -- and still fun -- alternatives?