Dear Eric: A recent question in your column, about a college student who was struggling to make friends (“Fractured Friendship”) reminded me of some great advice I got as an older teen. If you are not connecting with others either in friendships or relationships, write down the qualities you hop e to find in a friend/mate. Then work on demonstrating those qualities in your own life. People who share those attributes will be attracted to you. I have to say it worked for me. ...read more read less