whats the best way to keep a friendship evergreen?
358937
by being yourself..dont try and be someone that your NOT! just so the other person can like you more..no dont do that..be yourself..thats the only way to keep a friendshop uhm.."evergreen"
574976
this depends on how you feel about the person - have they been a good friend for a long time?  Do you just work with them and not socialize outside of work?  \n\nIf they are a good friend - show your true feelings - don't h old them back, b/c they may be feeling the same way and don't know how you would feel.. If you want to stay in touch - tell them that! (and make sure that you do!)  When my best friend moved away, I gave her flowers on the day she left, we are still best friends even though we never see each other but always e-mail!  \nSomeone from work?  depends on how you feel about that person too - but a nice gift is appropriate if you feel you want to - nothing elaborate - but something that shows them that they mean something to you and you wish them the best!\n\nIf, however, you LOVE this person (of the opposite sex) then TELL THEM before they leave if they don't already know!  You never know what may happen!
380486
Get 2 friendship rings, necklaces or bracelets and have it in graved(ex:you will always be my friend. I love you and I'm going to missed you.)one for you and one for your friend so you're never be apart. Hope you like my suggestions!
186611
Create a relationship based just on friendship. Maybe try to strike a conversation. Just try to let them get to know who you are. They can be simple little hellos or striking an interest in the things they like to do. Just make it so they know you exist. And If you are truly compatable they will begin to admire you and eventually even like you back. If not then you know it was never meant to be.
893347
That really depends how close you want to be with her . \nIf you just wish to stay friends then give her a root!! Just kidding. \n\nGet her stuff that shows friendship and humor.  \n\nIf you want her to be your gf, then you better be careful how you go about it. Ask yourself, where you're at with her, how she thinks about you...etc \n\nDude, most of the time you only get one shot at it. You have to decide whether is friendship you want with her or "Pill-pill" is what your after!!
842034
Still treat her like you always do but just give her gift couple time you met her, and she will start to get the feeling that you don't want to just be friend. U will see she will start looking at you striange then you can pop the question.\nHope this will help you.
141388
Be there for them...and let them know how important they are to you and that you enjoy hanging out with them and that you value their opinion...and every now and then do something unexpected to let them know how much they mean to you....just remind them how much you appreciate the friendship.
80195
Depending on our situation meeting people to become friends with can be very easy or extremely difficult. Clubs, local organizations activities, schools, church, libraries, book stores, gyms, jogging, parks, beach, lakes, malls, etc. can all be places to meet new people. Once you’ve met them talking and keeping the person interested is probably the most important thing.\n\nTo keep the other person interested in a conversation don't talk about yourself too much. Ask questions to get to know the person better, talk about any interests you have, classes, guys/girls, parents, etc. Become genuinely interested in the other person.\n\nThere are lots of ways to start a conversation; keeping yourself informed on current events, staying involved in activities, and keeping a mental list of good topics of discussion are excellent ways to break the ice. For other topics to talk about you can search the internet about things that you, or the people you will be talking with, are interested in. If you like games, perhaps search for the latest information about the x-box 360 games, pc games, ps3, revolution, etc. If you like tv-shows, movies, books, pets, etc. Jokes are also great and the internet has lots of them. Make sure to ask simple, friendly questions about the person.\n\nAlso remember that body language is very important! Most people don’t even realize it but most times you’ll already have made a lot of decisions about the person by their body language and tone, before you’re more than a minute into a conversation. You want to be cool, calm, and collected; act like the person is an old friend, even if you’ve never talked to them before, and make sure to look them in the eye. Instead of focusing on how uncomfortable you feel, prepare yourself by thinking of the issues that interest you most and what you would like to discuss about a particular subject. A little preparation can go a long way.\n\nPay Attention to what the other person says! This one is Extremely useful as you can bring it up at a later time and the other person will be surprised and pleased that you remembered.\n\nContinue to speak to everyone you know regularly. If you are walking and see someone you haven’t talked to in a while, stop for a moment and talk to them. It does not have to be a long conversation, just say hello, see how they are doing and if anything is wrong. You would be surprised by how little effort is required to win the friendship of others when you require nothing of them.\n\nBe nice and generally try to end the conversation on a good note. You don't have to make sure the other person has a great time Every Single conversation, but you don't want to think of all the petty arguements they've had with you.\n\nArguements... Don't. There are Very Few 'good' arguements. "The only way to get the berst of an arguement is to avoid it."\nIf you're wrong, admit it.\n\nDO NOT critize the person, or a friend, when talking to the person. If you want to point out something they did wrong, try to point out something similar you did wrong.\n\nSmile! Not a forced smile, the person you're talking to will be able to tell the difference. And you don't have to be an overly happy hyper-active person. Just smile naturally and, if you can, be somewhat happy. Remembering good times with your friends/family can help.\n\nLet the other person do a lot of the talking and be a good listener. (Somewhat stated in my first advice, ask questions, talk about interests the other person has. Answer questions sincerly.)\n\nHonestly make the person you're talking to feel important. You don't want to fake this one or do it too often, but if you honestly think they did something well, give them that praise.\n\nIf you want more advice, there are a couple good books that Will actually help. How to Win Friends and Influence People, is probably one of the best ones. It's an old book, but trust me, it's just as useful to
166407
The best way is to have a hobbie and the next best thing is to fine a good girl friend that doesn't have a boyfriend and hang out....if non of that works get a new boy friend...but never go back to the old one
1050094
Basically just continue to talk and communicate every day. Try to do things like go to the movies and hang out a lot. Have fun together and enjoy summer
1068036
Behave yourselvs at work and carry on with work as usual.  Romance out of the premises.  I did that and kept a secret for 2 years, people just thought we were friends.
186560
You still have e-mail,telephones and the postal service.\nEven if you can't be as close to the person you like as you want to be,you can try to keep his friendship by staying in communication. It's always good to have friends and maybe the situation will change in the future.
858935
start off by saying "we've been friends for a long time right"\nthen explain some details bring back a couple memories if you have to. then say "i'm thinking about taking this friendship a little farther" then try and go in for a kiss.\nit may work it may not
436796
"But we can still be friends" is a myth. Just stop all contact; it is kinder that way. if you happen to meet in a hallway, nod but don't smile. It's over. The sooner you both move on the sooner your hearts will heal.
650974
Very mature decision... Offer to be a friend, listen to her when she wants someone to talk to, slip back into the shadows when she doesn't.  Just let her know that you're willing to be a friend until she's ready for more.  She'll respect and appreciate it.  Good luck.
741239
It's always hard when you start having feelings for a friend, you don't want to loose the friendship, but at the same time you want to have more.  Take it day by day.  Invite her to do things on a casual level, dinner, movies, shopping for Christmas gifts.  In time, if she does have more feelings for you, you will know it and it can go from there.  Be careful, if the only thing she wants is friendship, take it because if she is as special as you say, you don't want to loose her.
1030480
The best way if you are strong enough is to smile and say I thought you were my friend but a friend would never treat someone this way,,, and walk away with your shoulders straight.\nThese people who tease you are not your friends.  We should all treat other people as we wish to be treated, so make sure that no matter what you treat them kind,, kindness always overcomes bitterness and ugly.