Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sympathize with your peers. Meet new people. Keep your good friends. Manage peer pressure. Maintain a relationship with your parents. Develop healthy romances.

Answer: Your peers have hopes, worries, and fears, just as you do. They have an urge to do something useful in the world, just as you do. Some are nice, caring, and supportive, and will understand you. Those who aren't very friendly may have reasons for that. They may feel shy, scared, or annoyed at the world. It's important to realize that people can be mean because of insecurities or a desire to keep pain at bay. Don't assume the worst in others. Put yourself in your peers' shoes. This may help you understand others better. For example, if you notice that someone never seems to do well on tests and is always in a bad mood in class, try to imagine how you would feel in that situation. You may also feel frustrated in an environment in which you do not succeed. Making friends can be challenging, especially at a new school. Be open to talking to new people. Ask questions about them and share interesting things about yourself. It takes time to make close friends, but the more time you spend together, the closer you will become. Join a club or activity. Go with a new friend or show up by yourself. Either way, you are bound to spend time with people and build friendships. Friendship and socializing are an important part of being a teen. Maintain friendships that make you feel supported and comfortable in your own skin. Supportive friends will encourage you to be the best version of yourself. Avoid friends who pressure you to do things that don't feel right for you. Good friends spend time together, they help each other, and they can trust each other. For example, a good friend will enjoy going to your house or seeing a movie on the weekend. He or she will be glad to help you with your homework if you are struggling. A good friend will listen to your problems and won't talk about sensitive issues behind your back. Maintain friendships by making an effort to see each other. Sit together at lunch or join the same club. If you don't go to the same school, call each other on the weekends. Send updates via email or text during the week to show that you want to stay in touch. Peer pressure is when you are influenced to do something because your friends are doing it or because your friends ask you to participate. This can have both a positive and negative effect. Before making a move, think about if it is right for you. What are the possible outcomes? What is the best or worst thing that could happen? Don't do something that makes you feel uncomfortable. Use some non-confrontational phrases if you are pressured to do something that you know feels wrong. Try saying, "Hey, I don't think I want to get into this. It's just not for me." Getting along with parents can be challenging as a teen. Try doing an activity together that you both enjoy. Play a sport or watch a movie together. Help out around the house or offer to drive your siblings somewhere. Parents will appreciate it when you make an effort to help them. Helping out also shows maturity and can help build trust between you. Avoid ugly fights. Parents also struggle with adolescent years. They may try to restrict your actions or shorten the time spent with your friends. Try to reason with them logically instead of yelling to get what you want. Compromising with your parents is valuable skill to develop. People often start dating in their teens. There can be a lot of pressure to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. Families differ on what is appropriate as far as dating. If you are interested in someone, try getting to know them to test the waters. See if going on a date is appropriate and mutually desired. Engage in safe sex. Not all teens are ready for sex. Avoid people who pressure you into having sex if you wish to abstain. If you do feel ready to have sex, be aware of the physical and emotional consequences. Sex can be fulfilling, but it can also be an emotional burden at a young age. Additionally, sex can result in the passing of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that compromise your health. Sex can also result in pregnancy. Always use condoms correctly when engaging in oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Make sure that you and your partner are respectful and loving to one another. Your partner should never be physically or emotionally abusive, and you should never feel that your partner has any control or power over you. Read this article to see if your relationship could be categorized as abusive.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Text them about something you did together. Ask them a question. Text something attention grabbing. Let them know who you are if they don't have your number. Go for it.

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If you recently spent time with the person, you can always make the initial text about the last thing that you did together. Using an event as a reference point allows them to give you their opinion and is a casual way to start a conversation. For instance, you can say something like, "Whoa, I'm so full. That restaurant was so good!" Or you could say, "Wow, Ms. Thornberry's class was so boring today. I was falling asleep." Asking a question as your initial text puts the ball in their court and they can either respond or ignore you. If they respond with another question, make sure to follow up with them. Your question can be something as simple as "What are your plans for the weekend?" or "What kind of shoes were you wearing today? I want to pick up the same pair." Adding humor to an initial text is a great way to get the ball rolling. Avoid mundane openings like "Hi" or "What's up?" as your first text. If you text them something that they aren't used to seeing, there's a better chance of them texting you back. You could say something like, "So, I just walked 20 blocks for a sandwich only to realize that today's Sunday and the store is closed. How's your day going?" While a bit of mystery can build interest, you don't want to withhold your identity for too long or else it can come off as creepy. When you have a person's number, but they don't have yours, it's always good to let yourself be known. Start the text with a question like "Guess who this is?" followed by your name, or "Hey you, It's Garrett. I got your number from Kelly." The only way you can start a conversation over text is by going for it. If you have their contact information but are too nervous or scared to reach out, you'll never be able to have a conversation with them. Don't wait too long and build up the event in your head. The worst that can happen is that they don't text you back, which is the same result you'd achieve by not texting them at all.