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Expanding the friend circle

 Have you ever been in a situation where a new person seems to be cutting into your friend circle- maybe even pushing you out?

Or maybe you felt like someone was trying to steal your friend from you- trying to upset the balance of your life. 

You want me to be honest?

You are right!

On some counts at least. 

The person IS cutting into your friend circle, The person is upsetting the balance of your life.

However, (in most cases) the person is not TRYING to steal your friend from you, or DELIBERATELY upset the balance of your life. 

They are just trying to make new friends. Maybe they just moved in, or all their friends moved away, or they've grown apart from their old group, or maybe they have been shoved out of THEIR life's balance and they are trying to find it again.

You should not hold it against them, if you feel like they are doing it on purpose, talk to them. Communication works wonders. If not, try to accommodate them and make them feel welcome to your group. 


TIP FOR THE MONTH


TIP FOR TEENS- Do not be stingy. How you would like to be treated when trying to approach a new group, treat others that way too. Remember, you never know who you'll need in future.

TIP FOR PARENTS- Sometimes, your kid may be acting weird or moody. Depending on your kid, it may be best not to pry and let them work it out, but there are some kids, no matter how old they are, that will appreciate a shoulder to cry on. 

TIP FOR PARENTS- Encourage your kid and please always be open to listening to them when they come to you.

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