Having strong friendships is one of the most important things in a (teenage) girl's life. Friends can be dramatic and unloving at times, but they are what keep us sane! We need to appreciate what our friends do for us and love the sweet time we have with them. I think at my age drama is one of the biggest ruiners of beautiful friendships. One thing leads to the next and a ridiculous fight ruins what was built up so well. These last few months (maybe even the last few DAYS) have been quite eye-openers for me appreciating the wonderful friends that i have been given. I began to realize that i could be a loner and i could be disliked, but i'm fortunate to have friends.I realized I have only a short life and I shouldn't waste the precious time being frustrated over something that I could care less about in twenty years! My friends and I for the most part have our acts together and realize drama is something that we don't need in our lives, but looking around me so many friendships are torn apart. There's also people who have never even had friends to be dramatic with, as they have none at all. I want to inspire everyone that I can to take advantage of your beautiful young friendships. I have a few ways that my friends and I keep healthy relationships that I hope can help- you too.
Be accepting to new people
this one can definitely be hard, but we've come to realize that if we only keep to our group, it can create pride and selfishness which can then effect the way we act towards each other as well. As much as new people can be intruding or maybe even annoying, who are we to be judgmental?
Be open with one another
If you have things that bother you or make you feel frustrated, tell your friends. maybe it doesn't feel good to have your friends say something about you, even in a joking manner teenage girls react to things very personally. But still have a kind tone and attitude if you confront one another
Be happy and have fun together!
You shouldn’t worry, I mean think about what you’re stressed about, is it going to kill you? probably not. we’re young, (we run green!) enjoy the blessings of friends you’ve been given. Embrace life, be awkward together, who cares! Do childish things, or do crazy spontaneous things, you can’t go wrong having fun (legally, that is)
Have each other’s back
One of the worst feelings is being alone, or scared. People our age need a hope that they have someone they can count on. Whether a situation be awkward, or scary or rude, be there for one another. Trust is such an important thing to have in a friend.
Have quirky little traditions and jokes!
whether it be weird nicknames (i’ve been known as queen lil and shawn spenstar) or movie quotes (or like my friends at school, we wear pink every wednesday) or stupid inside jokes,or even just eating some pineapple together (we're big psych lovers here!) secret things like that are what make it special
This is me and abigail with some friends at church at yes, a square dance (remember what I said about doing awkward crazy things together?) :)
xoxo, Lily
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
John 15:12
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