I like making new friends
I’m studying in Std. XI (Science). I had a lot of friends and was also popular in my friends’ circle. But recently I feel like I have lost them even though I’m in regular contact with them. I like making new friends but I’m a little shy and I don’t have the guts to start a conversation with someone. Please help.
Riya (17)
Dear Riya, there is a saying: “If you want a friend, be a friend”. You had a lot of friends in the past and were popular with them; therefore you know how to make friends. What you did in the past you can do again in the new situation. If you want love and affection, start by giving them to your new classmates. If you want people to smile at you, start by smiling at others. You have to decide whether to be happy in the new situation or to be lonely. The choice is yours; get up and start smiling and talking with those around you; you will be surprised by their happy response.
Dr Anthony Grugni, MD, was associated with The Teenager Today for nearly three decades in the capacity of youth counsellor.
