Stand or sit comfortably, then extend your left arm out in front of you at shoulder-height. Relax your fingers and turn your palm toward the floor. Maintain good posture and keep your head in a neutral, forward-facing position. Take a few minutes every hour or so to do flexion and extension stretches. Stretching can feel good if you need to crack your wrists, but it's also wise to stretch them routinely. It's especially important to stretch your wrists and other parts of your body if you work at a desk job or type a lot.
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One-sentence summary -- Extend your left arm straight out in front of you at shoulder-height. Take regular stretch breaks at work to prevent wrist pain.

When you first start talking to someone you're interested in, start to establish touch early on by simply brushing up against them, or touching the back of their hand or shoulder. You can make it look like an accident at first, then get more purposeful when you start to get more comfortable with each other. If the person returns your interest, either by continuing the conversation or even touching you in return, get more purposeful. Try touching the small of their back or grabbing their arm or hand gently to escalate the tension. If you're sure of their interest, try lightly grazing the side of their face. To make it more subtle, say something like, "I've got to get that hair out of your face, hold on there you go." Sustaining eye contact is a simple way to ratchet up the tension between you. Don't simply look at them; look right into their eyes and give a half-smile, like you're trying to figure them out. Glance away, then look back again. Looking deeply into their eyes shows that you're invested and intrigued by them, which will in turn make them feel mysterious, attractive, and confident enough to keep flirting. Remember not to stare at them! Stay natural, glancing away from time to time, but allow yourself to make eye contact for a little longer than you usually would before looking away. Whether you're just meeting this person for the first time or are looking to take an established friendship to the next level, your interaction should start at a place that's comfortable for this point in the relationship. Bring up at topic you'll both have something to say about, and encourage them to keep talking about it in a subtle, flirtatious way. Once you've broken the ice, start subtly introducing the idea of something more. Tell a story about a time someone was flirting with you and something funny happened, or point out other people who are flirting or teasing each other. Don't be obvious about it; keeping the sexual undertone in the subtext will make it all the more alluring. Say something like, "Look at Amanda and Robbie right now. They've been flirting all night. How much do you wanna bet that he's gonna ask her to dance later?" Try telling a personal story by saying something like, "The last time I was at this bar, the craziest thing happened. I was talking to this girl, and well, I don't know if I should tell you." Creating a push-and-pull dynamic is one of the best ways to create sexual tension; you'll show them you're interestedbut not too interestedthen back off to keep them wanting more. You can do this both verbally and physically to create an exciting, flirty interaction. An air of mystery is key to building sexual tension. Playing with their curiosity will intrigue them and make them want to figure you out. When they ask a question, answer simply, telling just enough to get their interest, then turn the question back to them. If you're telling a story, don't ramble on; instead, give it in short pieces, making sure to pique their interest before the next part. Confidence is one of the most attractive traits you can have, and exuding it can help ramp up sexual tension fast. If you don't feel confident naturally, though, you can still fake it and reap the rewards. Rushing into physical aspects is always a bad idea. If the other person isn't ready for it, you'll put them in an uncomfortable or even scary position. Even if they are in the mood for something more, going fast can make you look desperate and ruin the sexual tension. Instead, make sure that you both want the same things, and that you're both feeling safe and comfortable. Say something like, "Are you OK with this?" or "I want what you want. What do you feel like?" Moving slowly can also be sexy in its own right. Drawing out your experiences together will make you both crave more, and the sexiest thing is knowing that someone wants you as much as you want them.
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One-sentence summary -- Touch them in a casual, almost accidental way. Look into their eyes like you're intrigued and excited by them. Start a low-key conversation to break the ice. Tell a more personal or flirtatious story. Pull them closer and push them away, verbally and physically, to add tension. Pique their curiosity by only sharing as much as you need to. Be confident and believe that they're interested in you, even if you're not sure. Take things slow physically, making sure they feel comfortable and secure.

. One of the best things you can do for both of your friends is to simply listen to what each one has to say. Sitting down with each of them individually can help them to express how they feel and it can also help you to see what the fighting is all about if you are not sure. Ask each of your friends walk you through their point-of-view and explain why they're upset. Make sure that you meet with each of your friends separately or else they may just start fighting with each other in front of you. Try inviting each one over to your house on separate days. Give your friends your full attention while they are sharing their perspectives. Put away your cell phone, turn off the TV, and remove any other distractions before you start listening. While your friend talks, make eye contact and show that you are listening by nodding and making neutral statements, such as "Uh-huh" and "I see." If something is unclear, ask your friend to clarify. If your friend are reluctant to share, then you may have to ask some questions to get them talking. Ask open-ended questions to get your friends talking. Open-ended questions are those that cannot be answered with a simple YES or NO. For example, you might say something like, "What happened with you and Joe the other day?" Or, "It seems like you are upset at Christina. What's going on?" It may take a couple of questions for them to open up, but once they do, try not to interrupt. Since you have an outsider's perspective, you may be able to clarify if something is untrue. This might be especially helpful if the argument started over a piece of gossip. If you have information that might smooth things over, then share it. For example, if one friend is mad at the other because she thinks the other person said something about her behind her back, and you know that this is not true, then you could say something like, "No, that's just a rumor someone started. I was there and she did not say that." After speaking with each of your friends one-on-one, you may feel tempted to call each of them up and share what was told to you. However, this is a bad idea. Remember that your friends have shared their perspectives and feelings with you in confidence. Do not share anything that you were told unless you have permission from your friend to do so.
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Listen to each of your friends Ask questions to find out what is going on. Clarify if something is unclear or untrue. Keep what you have heard to yourself.