Problem: Article: If you're unsure of what to talk about, you can ask them about themselves. Read what they have to say and ask them questions that relate to what they are texting you. The more that they open up and text you about their lives, the more often they will want to text. Once a level of trust has been built, they will likely open up to you and talk about more serious things. The worst thing that you can do is to be judgemental about the things they are sharing with you. Try to be understanding instead of judging them. If you're judgemental, they may be afraid to open up to you in the future and may not want to text you anymore. Don't second guess every text you want to send. If you find yourself typing out long texts and deleting them, stop and try to relax. The more that you act like yourself in the texts, the less pressure you'll have in future conversations. Be yourself and don't filter what you are going to say. A text conversation can sometimes get interesting and there's no way to direct the conversation. Instead of trying to force things, just go with the flow and text naturally. Listen to what they have to say and open up when they start opening up to you. If you want to ask for a date or to ask a deeper or more intimate question, wait until it feels appropriate to do so. Don't get personal too fast or else they may be turned off by you. Being pushy or sending too many texts in a row can turn a person off and cause them to ignore you. Instead, play it cool and wait for them to respond. If they don't initially respond quickly, it could be because they are busy. As a rule of thumb, you should wait for a response after sending two texts.
Summary: Ask them questions about themselves. Don't be judgemental. Don't be afraid to be yourself. Go with the flow. Don't text them too much if they don't respond.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Having positive relationships with others is important to living a meaningful life. Try to build positive, meaningful relationships with your friends and family members. Prioritize connecting with others. Make time with your friends on weekends. Try to e-mail and text your friends throughout the day. Work on building close relationships. You learn a lot about yourself through how you engage with people around you. Take time each week to connect with friends and family members. Ask your parents about having a weekly family game night. Make a point of getting together with your friends for a movie on Saturday nights. Feeling close to people is a matter of spending time together frequently. Talk to your friends and family members. Share stories. Talk about your week and how you're feeling. Ask others how they are feeling and genuinely listen to the answers. Share tastes in music, books, and television. You can learn a lot about yourself and your values through talking to others. Teamwork can help with getting close to your family. Engaging in activities that require you and your family to work together can foster positive feelings. Cook dinner with your siblings. Clean the garage or do other yard work together as a family. Working together can help you and your family grow close. In addition to getting close to existing contacts, try to meet new people. You can learn a lot by having a diverse range of friends and contacts. Reach out and meet new people. Go to events where you're likely to meet others. Go to a concern, poetry reading, art show, or other event that feels interesting to you. Go alone as this will give you an opportunity to meet others. You can also find new people by doing things like volunteering, taking on a part-time job, or joining a club or organization. Connecting to people means showing interest in them. When trying to meet new people, ask questions. Ask people where they're from, what they're interested in, and other ice-breaking topics. Having genuine interest is a great way to make new friends. Pay attention when others talk. Take in what's being expressed to you. Little things, like remembering someone's taste in music, will be impressive later on. You can also learn a lot about yourself, and discover meaning and values, by listening to others. Self-expression is a great way to connect with the world. Your life will feel more meaningful if you make an effort to express yourself and your emotions. Work on building your confidence. This can help you express yourself easier. Voice what you feel using "I" statements. This shows that you're asserting your own opinion and beliefs rather than objective truths. You'll be able to voice how you feel to others in a direct, honest manner. For example, say something like, "I feel that giving back to your community is important" or "I feel happy when I'm helping others." Fear of rejection often hampers self-expression. Avoid fear by learning not to personalize rejection or setbacks. If your friend did not want to go to the beach with you on Saturday do not jump to the conclusion she dislikes you. Instead, consider the possibility your friend is busy with work or school. Also, in any given situations provide yourself with multiple options. If Plan A falls through, there's always Plan B. For example, invite a handful of friends to the beach on Saturday. If one backs out, you'll have others to rely on that day. Be authentic. Express how you feel and pursue things that interest you. Try painting, writing, drawing, dancing, or other creative outlets to channel your inner emotions and convey them to others. Part of finding the meaning in life is rooted in being brave. Trying new things, and being open to new experiences, is what helps us discover meaning. Be willing to try anything once. Taste foods you've never had before. Go see a band that your friend likes, even if that musical genre isn't your style. Try new physical endeavors. Go snowboarding, surfing, skiing, or anything else new and exciting. Taking risks and exploring your tastes and boundaries will help you find a more meaningful life. Seek out what you want. If you're interested in someone romantically, ask them out. If you want to learn a new language, ask your parents for permission to take a class trip abroad. Do not let fear dominate you. Try new things, even if they're scary. You will not regret it in the long run.

SUMMARY: Foster close relationships with friends and family members. Make new friends. Generate confidence. Try new things.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Plastic yarn, known as "plarn," is a good option for crochet or knitting. Simply cut plastic bags into strips and string them together to create a long strand of plarn. You can then use plarn to crochet tote bags, purses, and mats. This may be a good craft to do when you have a lot of plastic bags in the same colors. You can then create plarn from plastic bags that are the same color to use in crochet or knitting. You can use thick, opaque bags for a thicker woven basket or thinner, white bags for a thinner basket. You will also need sewing needles, thread, and a thimble. You will need about 30 to 40 plastic bags to create the woven basket. If you want to create flowers that are indestructible, try making flowers out of plastic bags. Use plastic bags in pretty colors for the flowers. You will also need green string, scissors, a sewing needle, and a knitting needle. One plastic bag should be enough to make one plastic flower.
Summary:
Create yarn out of the plastic bags. Make a woven plastic basket. Create a plastic flower.