To get along with our friends and loved ones means we are nice, kind, and respectful to them whenever we can be. When we get along with others, we feel good and life is easy. Is it easy to get along with everyone? No. Some people make it very hard for us to get along with them. Are you easy to get along with? Are your friends easy to get along with? Did Howard know how to get along with his friends? No, he didn't. His friends thought he was no fun until his grandma taught him the rules to get along.