Friends
Making real friends can be hard, and keeping them can be even harder! How can you make and keep the best kind of friends?
Making and Keeping Friends
What’s a Real Friend?
Fake friends are easy to come by, but how can you find a true friend?
How to Make Real Friends
Four tips can help you to move from shallow relationships to deep friendships.
Why Don’t I Have Any Friends?
You’re not the only one to feel lonely and friendless. Find out how others your age counteract these feelings.
How to Deal With Loneliness
Chronic loneliness is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. How can you avoid feeling left out and lonely?
Working Through Loneliness
Are you struggling with loneliness? Use this worksheet to discover why you feel lonely and what you can do to handle these feelings.
How Can I Overcome Shyness?
Don’t miss out on rewarding friendships and experiences.
How to Find Loyal Friends
Learn what helped David and Jonathan become best friends.
Should I Expand My Circle of Friends?
A small circle of friends can be comfortable, but not always beneficial. Why?
Expanding My Circle of Friends
Learn how and why to be more inclusive.
Friendship or Romance?—Part 2: What Signals Am I Sending?
Might your friend conclude that you want more than friendship? Check out these tips.
Setting Boundaries
Send the right message to friends of the opposite sex.
Challenges
What if My Friend Hurts Me?
You should know that no human relationship is problem free. But what can you do if your friend says or does something hurtful?
How Can I Resist Peer Pressure?
Find out how Bible principles can help you to succeed.
How to Resist Peer Pressure
Peer pressure can make good people do bad things. What should you know about it, and how can you deal with it?
Stand Up to Peer Pressure!
Four simple steps can help you to gain the strength to be your own person.
What if I Don’t Fit In?
Is it more important to fit in with people with questionable values, or to stay true to who you are?
How Can I Improve My Conversation Skills?
Three tips that can help you start a conversation and keep it going.
Why Do I Always Say the Wrong Thing?
What advice can help you to think before you speak?
How Can I Fix My Mistakes?
The solution might not be as difficult as you think.
What if People Are Gossiping About Me?
How can you deal with gossip so that it doesn’t destroy you or your reputation?
How Can I Stop the Gossip?
Whenever harmful gossip creeps into your conversation, take action!
Is Flirting Harmless Fun?
Exactly what is flirting? Why do some people do it? Are there any dangers?
Friendly or Flirtatious?
A comment that one person sees as friendly might be taken as flirtatious by another. How can you avoid sending the wrong message?
What Should I Know About Texting?
Texting can affect your friendships and your reputation. Find out how.
How to Show Texting Manners
Is it rude to interrupt a conversation just to check a text message? Or is it rude to ignore a text message just to continue a conversation?