Women Dating Tips and Advice

How important are friends to teenage girls? If you remember the time your mother joined Facebook and befriended you, you will find out the answer. You are mostly being picky when it comes to reveal your deepest emotion or sadness, but when you do that to someone correct, those heart-to-heart conversations are helping you grow as a person.

According to professor of human development at the University of Maryland Kenneth Rubin, PhD, parent and child relationship is important, but there are some things that you can’t deliver to your parents, that you can say to your friends. Having friends is also important to grow and shape your personality, that can continue until you grow up and become adults.

Some people make friends naturally, while for others it is just very difficult. Here are some advices to help you making, and perhaps developing, a future friendship.

1. An exclusive club

In her book “Friendshift,” author Jan Yager, PhD stated that “most teenage girls have one or two best friends, four or six close friends, and dozens of casual friends.” Yager, who has researched teen friendships, also said that social media has helped more teenage girls to have more than 50 casual friends. Best friends are usually recognized after you have connected with many casual friends, so do not be afraid to join in a club or social media, or just say hi to your new neighbors, and collecting many casual friends.

2. Find an ideal match

Usually, when you are in junior high school, you gravitate toward they who share your hobbies or interests. In high school, you probably also consider their attitudes and opinions. “It is becoming more abstract and psychological,” Rubin said. “What are their thoughts and feelings about free sex, drugs, future plans, and such? You want to find someone who is as much like you, in terms of what you like to do and what you think about things.”

3. Beware the popular clicks

When you think that befriending popular kids or prom queens will be good for you, think again. Popular kids tend to maintain their status in social hierarchy, and it is difficult to have a trustworthy friendship. But do not completely rule out these popular kids, since they are probably looking for true friends that really make someone feel cherished and valued.

4. Be yourself

A good friendship is based on trustworthy, sincerity, and honesty. If your friend do not like you just the way you are, or if you feel that you have to adapt or change your behaviors and attitudes when you are together, then you may want to consider your friendship.