It is totally normal that every once in a while you come into a conflict with one of your friends. Actually, it can be easily fixed with some simple conflict management tools! Whether it is a little fight or an issue that can result in life-changing results, read these tips to better get along with your friends!
What do you do when you feel tired of putting all the effort into your friendship? This is a common problem among friends, and can easily result in the break-up of your friendship. But how can you fix the friendship when you have problems with your friends? The secret here is communication. By expressing your feelings to your friends, they may either realise their bad behaviour or make an attempt to fix the problem. When you approach this situation it is important to use proper words. It is better to start the conversation with, “I feel that. . . ” instead of “You are. . . ”.
What do you do when your friends start going down the wrong path? Maybe they begin to drink alcohol or smoke. Maybe they are hanging out with the wrong crowd. As a real friend, it is your duty to step in and try to stop them. Sit your friends down and express your concerns about their recent behaviour. If they understand your concerns and want to fix the problems, that’s great! If they refuse to accept your suggestion, the problems just get more difficult. Give them an opportunity to realise their mistakes on their own once you have sat them down and expressed your concerns. If time goes by and they continue their bad behaviour, further action should be taken. Depending on the severity(严重性) of the problems, you can either discuss the problems with a parent or teacher, or choose the tough(无情的)way. Whichever you choose, choose carefully.
