Friendship

Bellringer Create your own friendship algorithm 5 minutes

Discussion What is your definition of a friend? What types of qualities do you look for in a friend? What types of qualities do you have that make you a good friend?

Qualities Understanding Acceptance Open and honest Feel good Trust If you are looking for these qualities… the other person is too

A Friend Is.. Someone who you can talk Someone who accepts you Someone who supports you Someone you can trust Someone who is open

Why Do We Need Friends? Take time, commitment, energy Both people need to contribute Offer lifetime benefits Help you mature socially, intellectually, and emotionally

Understand Own Thoughts and Feelings Learn more as you express yourself Share ideas, dreams and future plans Friends give feedback Help you think through and solve problems Intellectual growth Interpret feelings “you seem hurt.. She really offended you, didn’t she?”

Accept Yourself Everyone needs to feel important Close friends listen, accept ideas, and include you They like you for who you are Comfortable and relaxed Emotional growth

Develop Empathy Empathy: helps you feel what another is feeling Become more sensitive to others thoughts and feelings Maturity A friends grandfather just died…

Increase Communication Skills You spend lots of time talking Resolve personal differences Social maturity

Work Cooperatively Consider each other’s opinion and ideas.. Choose solution that is agreeable to all Reach agreement is easier because similar views Mutual acceptance and mutual respect

Companionship Do things together, share ideas Need to love and be loved

Prepare for Future Long-Term Relationships As you mature, you develop more caring and less selfish personal relationships Appreciate friends for unique qualities Close friendships will create lasting marriages