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3 Ways to Deal with the People Who Drive You Nuts

Rev. Ed Bacon, author of the new book 8 Habits of Love: Open Your Heart, Open Your Mind, offers tips to deal with your toughest relationships.
Paying attention to a friend
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Give and You Shall Receive
Do the unexpected and give your foe a gift: your undivided attention. ask her open-ended questions; she'll feel heard and more inclined to consider what you have to say. Plus, research has shown that offering even a small act of kindness can boost oxytocin levels, meaning you'll likely feel better about your relationship for that reason alone.
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From the September 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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