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What should you do first when considering a change in a friendship?
What should you do first when considering a change in a friendship?
- Surround yourself with new friends before making changes.
- Reflect on your emotions and the reasons for the change. (correct)
- Ignore your feelings and focus on your friend's needs.
- Discuss the change with your friend immediately.
How can reminiscing about past happy moments with a friend be beneficial during a transition in a friendship?
How can reminiscing about past happy moments with a friend be beneficial during a transition in a friendship?
- It can make you feel guilty for moving on.
- It helps you forget the reasons for the change.
- It invalidates the current challenges in the relationship.
- It can provide resilience and ease the coping process. (correct)
What approach should you take when communicating your desire for distance in a friendship?
What approach should you take when communicating your desire for distance in a friendship?
- Be vague and let your friend figure it out.
- Avoid the conversation entirely.
- Blame your friend for the need for change.
- Be honest and explain your need to spend more time with others. (correct)
What is an important factor to remember when your friend might take the conversation about changing the friendship poorly?
What is an important factor to remember when your friend might take the conversation about changing the friendship poorly?
What should you do if you need more perspective on your feelings about a friendship change?
What should you do if you need more perspective on your feelings about a friendship change?
In the context of evolving friendships, which statement is true?
In the context of evolving friendships, which statement is true?
What is the significance of staying open-minded during discussions about friendship changes?
What is the significance of staying open-minded during discussions about friendship changes?
Why is it vital to approach a friend respectfully as you transition the nature of your relationship?
Why is it vital to approach a friend respectfully as you transition the nature of your relationship?
Flashcards
Acknowledge how you feel
Acknowledge how you feel
The process of acknowledging and exploring your own emotions and motivations
Treasure your happy moments
Treasure your happy moments
Focusing on the positive aspects of a relationship, even when it's changing
Remain respectful
Remain respectful
Maintaining politeness and respect in a friendship, even if the frequency of interactions changes
Stay open-minded
Stay open-minded
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Seek more advice
Seek more advice
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Friendships constantly evolve
Friendships constantly evolve
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Navigating a change in any relationship
Navigating a change in any relationship
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It can be uncomfortable as many people do not respond well to distance
It can be uncomfortable as many people do not respond well to distance
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Study Notes
Managing Changing Friendships
- Acknowledging Feelings: Reflect on why you want to adjust the friendship. Understanding your emotions is key to navigating the conversation. Respecting your friend's feelings is equally important.
- Valuing Happy Memories: Remembering positive times together can help cope with changes constructively.
- Maintaining Respect: Remain polite and respectful, even if frequency decreases. Honesty about wanting to spend more time with other classmates is appropriate. A gradual approach can ease the transition.
- Open-Mindedness: Your friend might react negatively. Be prepared to listen and remain kind, even if the friendship evolves less frequently.
- Seeking Advice: Talking to trusted friends, parents, or teachers can offer valuable perspectives and support. Changing friendships do not necessarily mean the end of the friendship, or the loss of a friend.
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