Friendship Guide for Tween Girls:

How Can I Meet New Friends?

Friendships

Why are friendships complicated sometimes?

How can I meet new friends?

How can I hold onto a friendship?

What if my parents don't like my friends?

What if I like my friends but I don't like what they're doing?

Can my best friend be a boy?

How do I choose if I get invited to two parties on the same day?

Q: I want to meet new friends but I don’t know how. Help!

A: Some people are outgoing and have no trouble making new friends, while others are more shy and find it harder to get to know people. When you want to meet someone, it helps to think of some things ahead of time that you could talk about. You may want to give the person a compliment (say something nice about them) or ask them about school or an activity they do. It may also help if you have a sport or something else in common.

Lulu is new to her school and wants to make friends, but she is shy.

Solution Resolution: Lulu decides to take a babysitting class. While learning about something she likes to do, Lulu will also meet other girls with similar interests and make new friends.

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Written by the CYWH Staff at Children's Hospital Boston

Updated: 2/4/2010