Hey guys! I am going to share with you guys seven tips to keep a friendship strong. As I am a middle schooler, I know what it is like to have friend drama, so these are the tips.
Honesty: Honesty is a big must-have in a friendship. if your friend is having a hard time speaking kindly to others or is gossiping, ask them to stop. Make sure they know you don’t like it. And if the friend corrects you if you are gossiping or speaking unkindly, thank them. They are just making sure you remember to do the right thing.
Compassion: If a friend is having a bad day, listen to their problem. If they don’t want to talk about it then don’t push them, pushing them will only make them mad. Instead, ask them if they want to do something they enjoy!
Quality Time: Make sure your friend gets his/her daily dose of time from you otherwise they will feel left out or not included. Make sure you spend time with all of your friends, don’t be exclusive.
Secret keeping: KEEP THEIR SECRETS!!!! Don’t tell anyone, unless he/she is going to hurt someone, someone is going to hurt them, or they are going to hurt themselves. Otherwise, DO NOT TELL!!!
Encouragement: Sometimes encouragement can be strange and awkward, but taking a simple fist bump or high five after gym class will work! Complimenting someone is another great way to encourage them.
Judgment: Do not judge your friend no matter what happens. Something embarrassing happens to them laugh with them, as soon they laugh you laugh with them.
Standing Up: If your friend is in a bullying situation where they are the victim, HELP THEM!!! Stand up for them! If you cannot confront the bully yourself, talk to a trusted adult.