Article: Find comfort from the people who love and care for you the most. Once you're ready to be out and about, or at least starting to feel like holing up in your basement and listening to The Cranberries may not be the best idea, make a point of spending time with your loved ones. Help your mom do some chores or go to the movies with your best friends. Invite an old friend out for lunch. You don't have to go out to a huge party or a large family event if that makes you feel overwhelmed. Start small, find the comfort in spending time with the people who know you the most, and gradually start to spend more time with the people you love. You may even feel like you should spend more time socializing than usual. That's great, if you're up to it spending more time with your friends will make you forget the guy faster. It's simple. The more time you spend doing what you love, the happier you'll be. Maybe you've let your favorite hobby or interest fall by the wayside; maybe you've lost sight of your dreams. Well, pick those up and start putting in extra hours working on whatever you really care about whether it's a play, your plan to be an actress, or the beginning of your career as a teacher and you'll feel better much more quickly.* Get lost in the thing that you love and see how much more quickly you forget the guy. If you don't have a passion, this is the perfect time to find your passion. Use some of your free time to try something completely new and out of your comfort zone and see if you've found a new interest that captivates you. You may dread all of the time that you have to spend by yourself because it makes you feel even more prone to feelings of sadness and longing, but you have to change that. If you want to feel whole again, then you have to cherish the time you spend by yourself instead of waiting for your next social or work engagement. Though it's good to plan to be a bit busier than usual if you know that being alone will make you sad, you should get to a point where you cherish that "me time" and enjoy being on your own and doing exactly what you want to do instead of worrying about the guy. Plan dates with yourself and do something relaxing and fun. Take a hot bath, watch your favorite movie the one that everyone thinks is too corny anyway and relish the fact that you can decide exactly what you want to do. You won't be ready to fully get over the guy or find someone new until you truly find peace on your own. Exercising will give you a little endorphin kick, keep you from wallowing, and will generally make you feel happier and healthier. Making a plan to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, whether you're taking a group yoga class, running, or playing basketball with some friends, will make you set a firm schedule, feel more active, and get over the guy more quickly. When you're busy working out your body, you won't have time to worry your mind over the guy. If you're just sitting still all day, you'll be much more likely to keep thinking about him. You can also switch up your routine and get a great workout by trying a form of exercise you've always wanted to try. Have you been eyeing that rock wall at your gym? Wishing you knew the rules to tennis? Try out something completely new it can help you get out of your funk. Just making an effort to go outside instead of sitting inside watching that Law and Order marathon all day will make you feel happier and healthier. Breathing fresh air and feeling the sun hit your face is much better than feeling the light from the microwave oven, isn't it? Even if you feel like getting out of the house is the absolute last thing you want to do, force yourself. Read at a local park instead of in your bed. Walk to a coffee shop to get your afternoon caffeine kick instead of making coffee at home. Make sure you leave the house at least once or twice a day if you want to start forgetting the guy. If you want to forget the guy, then you should really enjoy being single not just go out and get drunk with your girlfriends and then come home sad at the end of the night. You can drink and party once you're feeling up to it, but not before, or it'll only make you feel worse. Have fun flirting, going on casual dates, or just hanging out with the girls for a while. All of these things will help you forget the guy. Don't jump into a relationship with the first person you see right away or you'll just suffer again. Rebound relationships almost never work. Once you feel that you've really forgotten the guy, are happy being on your own, and have a life that is fulfilling and meaningful to you, then it's time to open yourself up to love again. Don't be disappointed if it takes months, or even a year or more, for you to truly get over the guy and move on. It's better to deal with your feelings than to be in denial. Once you're ready to love, open your heart, keep a positive attitude, and get excited for what the world has in store for you. You'll see that all of the pain you went through to forget the guy was worth it you'll know that you came out stronger on the other side.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Spend time with your friends and family. Spend more time pursuing your passion. Learn to love your alone time. Exercise. Get out of the house as much as you can. Enjoy the single life. Love again when you're ready.

A person isn't going to jump to be your best friend if you don't seem willing to put work into the friendship. Great best friends are there when you need them. Make sure you are there for the people around you and spend time with them when you can. Showing that you are truly interested in their happiness and well-being will make them see that you are a true friend. This could mean sending texts to check in, bringing them soup when they aren't feeling good, offering your time when they need help, and opening yourself up to them. It may make you feel vulnerable doing this, but it increases your chances of finding a best friend. People generally like to talk about themselves. This isn't done in an arrogant way--it's just how they best relate to others, through their own stories. Find out all you can about potential friends. Show interest in them by asking questions that get them talking. Ask questions like, "What's your favorite thing to do?" "Why did you choose this career path?" or "Who is the person who influences you most?" Asking different questions like this allows you to get to know them on a personal level and opens up the beginnings of a great friendship. It's difficult to maintain a relationship with someone you don't see. You also may make them feel like they aren't worth your time if you don't see them often. Do what you can to share your time with them and they will see that you think they are worth the effort. Although going out and attending events together is fun, you don't always have to do something. Just being in the same room together and chatting about what is going on with your life is often more fulfilling. Part of being a good friend is acting as a cheerleader. You have the ability to make others feel good about themselves, and this is something you should take on for your friend. When you are able to lift up their spirits and support them, they will likely be grateful to you and your friendship, which can allow it to become stronger. What makes a best friend stand out from other friends is your ability to share anything with them. Best friends have secrets that are kept between them. You can show your capacity to be a best friend by being honest with your friends and keeping their secrets. If a friend tells you something, don't share it with anyone else. Unless, of course, your friend is in danger, you should keep your lips zipped. Trustworthy people are also honest. If your friend asks you a serious question, tell the truth, even if it hurts. For instance, if a close pal asks, "Do you think I should go to second-base with Josh?" Show your concern by saying "I think you should wait until you're sure he really cares about you."
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Be available. Act interested. Spend time together. Make people feel good about themselves. Demonstrate trustworthiness.