题目内容：

Tips for taking care of friendships

Some people are meant to come and go from your lives quickly. Other friends may grow with you as your life changes. One way to keep friendships of any level strong is to take good care of them.

Send handwritten notes

Just find a note card, write something by hand, and then mail it. 1. Since electronic communication is becoming popular these days, a handwritten note can really make an impression.

Be active in contacting friends

Many people call up friends only when they need something. The problem with this is it makes it look as if you don’t really care about your friend. 2. Regularly check in with your friends so they know you are sincere.

Call up friends

Electronic communication is great, but there is nothing like hearing your friend’s voice to give you a lift. Make a point to call up friends and check in with them. 3.. Just a few minutes every month can make a difference in your friendship.

Give meaningful gifts

Put some thought into the gifts you give a friend. 4.. In fact, often the smallest but most thoughtful ones are the biggest hit.

5.

People who argue from time to time actually have healthier friendships than those who never discuss their points of conflict（冲突）. Learn how to argue in a healthy way and work through the issues in your friendship.

A．Talk things out

B．Get together with friends

C．The phone calls don’t have to be long

D．The presents don’t have to be large or expensive

E.  This will really stand out in your friend’s mailbox

F.  Discuss your issues with the goal of making your relationship healthier

G.  Remember to call up friends or send an email to see how they are doing