Friends in Conflict

Problems Between Friends Even with our best friends, problems can arise. In fact, the closer you are to someone, the more you expect from them.

Reasons for Conflict New friends or interests can interfere with old friendships.

Reasons for Conflict Competition Grades Making the Team

Reasons for Conflict Friend fails to keep a secret. Gossip

Sometimes It Feels Like the End of the World We sometimes feel like we will never have another friend like that.

What if…? A Friend Ignores You?

What if…? Your friend flirts with YOUR Boyfriend/ Girlfriend?

What if…? A Friend Borrows $100 and doesn’t pay you back?

What If…? A friend embarrasses you in front of others?

There are Two Major Reactions! How Should You REACT? There are Two Major Reactions!

EXPLOSION! You blame your friend and feel angry. You react by yelling or fighting!

How Does Your Friend React to Your Explosion? Blast Back! Feel Hurt!

You react by pouting and not talking to your friend! You Clam Up – Go Silent! You react by pouting and not talking to your friend!

Your Friend’s Reaction to the “Silent Treatment” Going On Getting Angry

Key: “How we respond to problems and conflict and what we say is a reflection of how much we’re in control of ourselves and the situation.”

So What Should We Do?

CALM DOWN!!! Don’t say things you will regret later!

UNDERSTANDING Make sure you understand why you feel the way you do. Make sure you understand your friend’s point of view.

Try to Care About Your Friend’s Feelings Too

Caring About Friends Sometimes Means Getting Hurt But don’t just throw friendships away. Sometimes you can put the pieces back together. Just like the PLATE!