Module3SectionⅠIntroductionReadingPreshyreading.ppt

Module3 Interpersonal Relationships —Friendship;Do you know how to begin and hold onto a friendship? ; Friendships are fun and make us feel special but it is also normal for friendships to be complicated and confusing sometimes. Choosing the right kinds of friends is important. Read on to get the answers to the most commonly asked questions about teen friendships.; How do I begin a friendship with someone I like? Some people are naturally outgoing and have no trouble making friends. Others are more shy and find it harder to get to know people. When you want to get to know someone, it helps to think of some things ahead of time that you could talk about. You may want to compliment them on something you notice about them or ask them something about school or an activity they are involved in. It may also help if you have an interest or activity in common.; Why do all of my friendships seem to be changing? Your friendships are changing because you and all of your friends are changing. The teenage years is a time of physical, emotional, and social growth and change. These changes dont happen at the same time, or at the same speed, from one person to the next.; What can I do to try to hold onto a friendship? There are a few things you can do to try to keep a friend even though you and your friend seem to be growing apart. You can try to talk to your friend about your feelings, letting your friend know that he or she is still important to you even though your interests are changing. You might try out something that your friend has become interested in, such as a sport or invite your old friend to share a new interest of yours. If there are one or two activities that you both still like to do, maybe you can plan to get together once in a while to enjoy them, even though you may spend more and more time apart.; What if I like my friends but I dont like what they are doing? Sometimes, friends, even people you