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How to Make Friends After Bullying – Yep, It’s Possible! 🫶
by kabir22
Last post
 September 1st
...See more Hey lovely people! 🌟 Okay, let's be real for a second—making friends after being bullied can feel like climbing a mountain in flip-flops. 🩴 It’s tough, and sometimes you wonder if you’ll ever reach the top. But guess what? You can, and you will. I’ve got your back with some tips to help you navigate this journey. Let’s dive in, shall we? 1. Start with Self-Acceptance (You’re Amazing, Period) Easier said than done, right? But honestly, you’ve been through something tough, and you owe yourself a bit of love. Take a moment to look in the mirror and say, “I’m worth knowing. I’m worth loving.” Because you are. Spend time doing the things that make you feel you. Whether it’s reading, painting, or watching that same sitcom for the tenth time—do it unapologetically. 2. Find Your Tribe (Safe Spaces, Anyone?) I’m talking about those places where you walk in, and nobody expects you to be anything other than yourself. Maybe it’s a local book club, a hiking group, or an online community where you can geek out about your favorite show. Shared interests make it so much easier to start conversations without all that pressure of impressing someone. Trust me, finding your tribe makes all the difference. 3. Talk About the Little Things (Big Things Come Later) You don't have to start with a TED Talk about your life. Try simple stuff like, “Hey, do you like pineapple on pizza?” 🍍🍕(And if they say yes, well, you’ve just found someone with impeccable taste.) Building friendships can start with these small, light-hearted conversations. 4. Be Honest (But No Need to Spill the Beans Right Away) It’s okay to let people in, but only when you feel comfortable. You don’t owe anyone your whole story, but sharing bits and pieces when you’re ready can help build real connections. It’s like slowly peeling back layers of an onion… except without the tears (hopefully). 5. Set Boundaries Like a Boss 🛑 Listen, you’ve already been through enough. It’s perfectly fine to have boundaries and to stick to them. If you’re not comfortable talking about something, say so. Real friends will respect that, and if they don’t, well, they’re probably not worth the energy. You deserve people who make you feel safe and respected. 6. Explore the Digital Universe (Making Friends Has Never Been So Wi-Fi Friendly) 📱 Online communities can be a lifesaver when meeting people face-to-face feels like scaling Everest. Whether it’s joining a fandom, gaming group, or a forum for your favorite hobby, there’s a whole world out there ready to welcome you with open arms (or, you know, enthusiastic emojis 🤗). 7. Be Kind, Be Yourself, and Be a Little Weird (Seriously, It’s the Best Combo) The most beautiful friendships are built on authenticity. Don’t hide the parts of yourself that you think are “too much” or “too weird.” Love binge-watching cat videos at 2 a.m.? Great. Enjoy talking to your plants? Awesome. The right people will find your quirks endearing, I promise. 8. Remember That Not Everyone’s a Jerk (I Promise) It’s easy to put up walls when you’ve been hurt, but not everyone’s out to break them down. Some people genuinely want to know the real you. Give them a chance—but keep that protective armor handy, just in case. ⚔️ 9. Patience, Grasshopper 🐛 You’re not going to become best friends with someone overnight, and that’s completely okay. Relationships take time to build. Every time you put yourself out there, even if it’s just a little “hello,” you’re making progress. Celebrate those small wins—they matter more than you think. You’ve Got This! 🌈 You’re more than the stuff you’ve been through. You’re resilient, you’re strong, and there’s a world of potential friends out there just waiting to meet you. So take a deep breath, put on that brave face (even if it’s a little wobbly today), and remember—you’re not alone in this journey. We’ve got your back. 💪 Anyone else got tips, stories, or a good pineapple pizza debate to share? 🍍🍕 Let’s hear them! Your voice matters, and who knows, you might just find a friend right here. 💛 ------------------------- Tagging some so this can be used as reference whenever needed - @Hope @ASilentObserver @MelodyoftheOcean @Heartsandrosesandpaws @SparkyGizmo @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @coolvibes @Boon4U
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Systemic Psychotherapy for Friendship Support
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 September 1st
...See more Are you interested in improving your relationships, understanding yourself better, and developing new skills? If yes, you may be eligible to participate in our study. What is Systemic Therapy? Systemic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on relationships between people and the patterns of interaction within the systems that impact the well-being of the individuals within the system. Healthy systems are encouraged by seeking balance within the system, as well as working on the roles and relationships involved. What is the Purpose of This Study? The purpose of this study is to explore how systemic psychotherapy-informed growth paths and listener training can help people to achieve personal growth and positive change. We want to understand how participating in the growth path or listener training can affect your relationships, thoughts, behaviour, and feelings, and how your past experiences influence your current patterns, behaviour, and relationships. What Are the Benefits of Participating? By participating in this study, you will: * Learn more about systemic therapy and how it can help you improve your relationships and well-being * Gain insights into your own patterns, behaviour, and feelings, and how they are influenced by your past and present experiences * Develop new skills and techniques * Contribute to research by answering questionnaires How Can You Sign Up? If you are interested in participating in this study, please read the full advertisement and sign-up form here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/SoulfullyAButterflysContentGarden_2136/ResearchParticipationOpportunitySystemicPsychotherapyinformedGrowthPathandListenerTraining_311588/]. We will contact you to confirm your eligibility and provide you with more information. Hurry up, as we have limited time available to participate in this research opportunity!
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Friendship Support Automated Taglist!
by tommy
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 August 1st
...See more Welcome to the Friendship Support Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 9 August 2024 (updated by @tommy) @AnimalLover2006 @Bella20 @braveFig6308 @dapperLunch1747 @daydreammemories @Gettingbettertoday @HarmonyBlossom @LucyGray1799 @Ninahdy @OakSerenity @politePeach9642 @raspberry563 @reginalistener18 @spectacularApricot7089 @tidyCurrent1882 @tommy
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A Friendship That Never Truly Left
by CloudPotato
Last post
 1 hour ago
...See more “The Friend Who Was Still There. There was a time when I thought we had simply lost touch, and that life had quietly taken us in different directions. I never knew that, for such a long time, you had actually been trying to reach me. I only found out much later, when I finally saw the messages I had missed all those years. It was strange and bittersweet to realize that while I thought our friendship had simply faded away, you had been there, trying to reconnect. By the time I found your messages, so much time had already passed. Now, all I can do is wonder how you’ve been, what has happened in your life, and whether I’ll ever get the chance to hear from you again. Maybe some friendships have their own timing... sometimes we lose contact, only to be left waiting for another hello.
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making friends is impossible
by exuberantCurrent8199
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more I’ve started a new school (a uk college) and generally everyone I’ve spoken to either has establish friendships or does not want to speak!!? I genuinely don’t know what to do I have no friends and I don’t know how to start making them. I’m convinced I’m gonna have to spend the whole 2 years alone!! To people who’ve been in this situation, how’d it go?
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My10 year best friend left the country
by veggieFalafel
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more Hii guys, I would like to share this story and know what do y’all think. We’ve been best friends since we were 13 and honestly she’s the closest person I’ve ever had in my life. We told each other everything, we have same humour, we always have smth to talk about and we try to listen and understand each other. Overall we have very deep and strong connection developed though this time. It was her dream to go study abroad and I supported her as much as I can and I didn’t stressed about it at all. But when she left on September 12 I feel like smth was taken from me. I know she’s really busy with organisation process and stuff, but I miss her very mush. We don’t text or talk as much as we used to and I don’t really know when she’s got going on out there. Also I have very important exam coming soon and I wish I could discuss it with her because she always gave me such a good motivation and support. But she’s not really answering me for messages like “how are you doing?”. So I’m not even trying to text her about my problems since I think she had a lot of going on there. Also I’m really worried bc she had a new friend-roommate and I always wasn’t sure if it’s easy to be my friend. I start to think that maybe I’m too much and we need to have more private live. Overall I’m feeling really bad and having couple break downs bc she’s my only best friend and I have no one to discuss it with. And honestly I don’t wanna make new friends, I just want everything to be like before. And I feel like when she was here I wasn’t scared at all about future, about exam and everything bc everything was easy with her, but now when she’s left everything is so hard. I don’t know if I’ll able to see her next 3-4 years and idk if she’ll respond me. I afraid I’ll lose her
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Trying to figure out how to make friends
by bubbleCherry8214
Last post
 18 hours ago
...See more Making friends was way easier back when I was in school. Now that I'm a disabled adult, it's really hard. I've started to try to better myself, realized that people do care and are worth trusting. I don't want to be alone anymore. I just wanna make some friends that are 18 or older. Preferably in their 30s or 40s.
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New friends
by Rajcoimbatore
Last post
 19 hours ago
...See more Hi friends iam raj from coimbatore add me tamil friends
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Life is hrd but so is detachment
by powerfulLychee8271
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Detachment is very hard. Especially when your mind constantly wants thinks about the other person to look for you while you have disappeared intentionally. Somebody please tell , how does one gets rid of this HOPE. The hope called, “Maybe they still feel for me” but since they don’t , how do you convince your mind with that reality in admist of mixed signals, uncertain hopes etc. The other side has peace, how do I reach there. It seems very confusing.
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New
by powerfulLychee8271
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more In a search of some friends who listen and don’t judge.
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Found a better bestfriend than my ex bestfriend!!!!
by Twizzly
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more I call them lucky, and they give me the good side of my ex bestfriend(Shana) vibes, the good side of Shana who's there for me, kind, and appreciates me alot... Lucky does the stuff good side of shana does, and that's what makes me appreciate lucky alot, because I thought I would've never found a bestfriend as kind as the good side of shana again.
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sigeon pex (iykyk)
by opheliaissleeping001
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hii looking for some brainrotten friends :3
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Keep moving
by blueLand8372
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Sometimes it feels like there's no place for you in this world. Nobody is looking your direction, so much to say but no one to share. Keep moving, soon you will understand that you're the center of attraction.
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Friendship.
by Tigerishere
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Meri age 21 years hay, main male hoon, Pakistan say hoon, main akela hoon mujay friends ki zarorat hay.
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Search for a good friend
by ZeroSakamaki
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I am 22 male, stuck in an absolutely sh*thole of a University even thought it is one of the most prestigious universities in our country. Feeling alone. I hope to find a good friend here to share things with and have some good time with. Would be nice if I can find one here.

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