Boy-girl Friendship

Your circle of friends should include both boys and girls.It is part of teenage life to be aware of the opposite sex.Friendship with the other sex is more or less the same as that of the same sex.To have more opportunities to meet both boys and girls,you should participate in school activities and community events.Working with friends and classmates on school projects,attending parties and taking part in community affairs will help you learn how to get along with others.You will know and understand not only the interests of other boys and girls but also their ideas and points of view.

Here are some tips on how to gain self-confidence and develop social/emotional maturity

1.Go out and meet people.Attend happy affairs like parties and dances.This will help you overcome your shyness.

2.Develop a cheerful disposition.Always keep a friendly smile and your friends,especially opposite sex,will find you fun to be with.

3.Learn to be  a good listener.A good friend listens attentively to another and it gives you a pleasant feeling when you sense that your ideas are worth listening to.

4.Always have a good word for others.Talk on their good points and sincerely and avoid flattery.

5.Be tactful.Think first before saying anything that might hurt ones feelings.

6.Avoid criticism during conversations.It is better not to say anything at all if you do not have a good thing to tell another.

7.Keep friends.Choosing and making a friend is one thing.Keeping a friend is another thing.To win a friend,you should also be a true friend.

8.Learn to help others.Going out of your way to be of service to other people may lead to a deep and profound friendship.

9.Learn to share love with a friend.Your friendship grows through the years Sharing love with a friend is a sign of security.A friend is generous in praises and sincere in giving compliments.

10.Learn to be a good companion.A true friend comforts you when you are down.You share clean jokes and have fun together.A friend is always at hand when you most need him or her.