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How to Make Friends After Bullying – Yep, It’s Possible! 🫶
by kabir22
Last post
 November 16th
...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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Friendship Support Automated Taglist!
by tommy
Last post
 March 19th
...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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Systemic Psychotherapy for Friendship Support
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 January 23rd
...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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I feel like I’m going insane. Please help.
by alwayssomething2000
Last post
 15 hours ago
...See more Am I in the wrong for using my ex friends name to hangout with my boyfriend? My father is extremely abusive emotionally and very neglectful to me and my boyfriend is the only one who comforts me, and since my dad doesnt let me see him I lied and said I was hanging out my my friend X. Even though I really wasn’t. Like two weeks go by and I ask for her moms name and she says why and I felt guilty and I confess, she calls me a liar and that she wants me to keep her name out of my lying mouth. I never used her last name or anything like that. But she still got *** and said we wouldn’t be friends. Since she already was kinda distant I just decided not to be her friend anymore and I continued to use her name. My “close” friends were here close friends and stuff kinda fell apart. Y friend number 2 got angry at me for never understanding social cues (them snapping at me and me not picking up the hint)  And then Z, friend three who said I had lied and changed stories about things that have happened to me, like when I said expelled then i said suspended (words like that I get confused) so they confronted me today over text and told me off and when I told them sorry but that X is a common name and she doesn’t own it they got even more ***. Saying that there’s a reason no one wants to be friends with me and that I’m a liar. I broke down crying right after because they also bashed my boyfriend saying he was “grooming” me even though he’s two years old (I’m 17) and said I was weird for having a “daddy” kink Pinterest board even though I never shared that information in any conversation and the fact it was on my Pinterest account. I just don’t know what to do; I feel guilty but also they just treated me horribly and would just ignore me and never communicate until it was too late.
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My side that you won’t to listen
by ThinkerMims
Last post
 18 hours ago
...See more First of all , i am hoping that you’re okay and healthy. Maybe we have misunderstanding that i don’t know why it started and how it started. Its been months since we don’t have communication at all even in school and work we are like a ghost to each other . We are like water and oil that its dangerous to stay in one cup that its hard to meet because it will be cause a problem. But for me i just have one question that i realty want to answered, What did i do wrong to you? i always think what happened that day when we separated after school, for me i didn’t do anything in fact we were good that day we eat together i drive you home and we’re laughing and joking around then suddenly after that day you changed and i was shocked what did i do .
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Hi
by Marylandgirl40
Last post
 22 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone making friends is awesome but make sure your friends are welcome to your house and help them out and support them and talk to them daily and bring smiles to them as well.
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Hi
by Marylandgirl40
Last post
 22 hours ago
...See more Hi I'm Marylandgirl40 how is everyone doing today I love helping others and friends I love supporting my friends and try my hardest to make my friends happy and help them out and support them all the way.
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Looking for a friend.
by TheCoffeesAlreadyCold
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hi! just new here, I am looking for a friend that's willing to chat and is mature, preferably an old person because I just wanna have deep conversation and know about how different their insights compared to mine about some certain topics. And I'd like to learn from them.
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Friends
by Uniquebutgood
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hello 🤗 🤗 🤗
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Hi everyone
by Marylandgirl40
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I hope everyone has a good day and make new friends and stay strong and please focus on new goals this year.
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Am I in the wrong?
by practicalSky8661
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Since the beginning of the school year I have been friends with this girl named Lilly. She’s really sweet and fun and I love her, and I learned very early on that she has emotional regulation issues, and to not do anything that pisses her off. I joined the theatre club at my school, and made friends with a girl named Tessa, who was a mutual friend of Lilly. Tessa, being in theatre, introduced me to her friend Cici. I saw no problem with this and began to become friendly with her. Fast forward to today, me, Tessa, and Lilly were hanging out and I stole Tessa’s phone and took a bunch of *** pictures. She said she was going to send them to her friends, and Lilly asked if it was anyone she’d know. “Well, there’s… Cici?” Tessa said and I was like “No, dont send it to her, we just met” Lilly all the sudden got silent and angry. I eventually got her to talk and she told me that her and Cici had dated, but her and Cici had a fight which lead her to ghost Lilly. She also reminded me she had told me before not to talk to her if I met her, and I, at the time, agreed, however, I had forgotten and am now friends with Cici. We got in an argument and I told her I’m sorry that she felt like Cici had wronged her and agreed to not mention her anymore but I also said she had no right to control who I talked to and I wasnt gonna shut her out over drama I’m not even involved in, and now Lilly’s angry and refusing to talk to me. She thinks I’m a bad friend for talking to her ex when she strictly told me not to. I feel really bad for breaking my promise to my friend, but I also feel like I have every right to talk to people no matter what. Am I in the wrong here?
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Am I in the Wrong?
by practicalSky8661
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Am I the *** for telling my friend she can’t control who I talk to?  Since the beginning of the school year I have been friends with this girl named Lilly. She’s really sweet and fun and I love her, and I learned very early on that she has emotional regulation issues, and to not do anything that pisses her off. I joined the theatre club at my school, and made friends with a girl named Tessa, who was a mutual friend of Lilly. Tessa, being in theatre, introduced me to her friend Cici. I saw no problem with this and began to become friendly with her. Fast forward to today, me, Tessa, and Lilly were hanging out and I stole Tessa’s phone and took a bunch of *** pictures. She said she was going to send them to her friends, and Lilly asked if it was anyone she’d know. “Well, there’s… Cici?” Tessa said and I was like “No, dont send it to her, we just met” Lilly all the sudden got silent and angry. I eventually got her to talk and she told me that her and Cici had dated, but her and Cici had a fight which lead her to ghost Lilly. She also reminded me she had told me before not to talk to her if I met her, and I, at the time, agreed, however, I had forgotten and am now friends with Cici. We got in an argument and I told her I’m sorry that she felt like Cici had wronged her and agreed to not mention her anymore but I also said she had no right to control who I talked to and I wasnt gonna shut her out over drama I’m not even involved in, and now Lilly’s angry and refusing to talk to me. She thinks I’m a bad friend for talking to her ex when she strictly told me not to. I feel really bad for breaking my promise to my friend, but I also feel like I have every right to talk to people no matter what. Am I the ***
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how do I make new friends?
by coolpeoplez
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more im a pretty shy and introverted person and almost all of my friends I've made in school but my friend group is falling apart and there are very few people I can tolerate in my class. anyways the one friend I've been able to keep in contact with outside of school is my best friend of almost 13 years now. I feel like I need to go outside more and make new friends and have people to hang out with on the weekends and I wanna meet some boys outside of my class so things don't get awkward and unbearable to be around. I don't really like doing long distance relationships or friendships because I get grounded a lot and can text or call a lot. back to my original point how can I make friends with out having to exchange a lot of my alone time and continue to be able to maintain it? (also looking for a low maintenance friend to be able to vent and listen to here are a couple things I like musicals, Taylor swift, crocheting, and reading. I'm Brazilian and going to Brazil for Christmas. I do jujitsu and track competitively and I ski to)
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My friends aren't enough
by determinedSea4370
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I only have 2 friends. I feel insane because instead of doing work, I have been obsessively posting about this since I woke up with morning, but here we go again- they used to be what kept my head above the water, but now I feel like I'm drowning and both of them have abandoned me in the worst ways possible. They used to help keep my passion for art and writing alive by writing and creating art too and talking about these interests with me and we would create stuff together and it felt special and I loved bonding with them. All throughout grade school and into college- I survived because they helped keep my passions alive. Even when I moved several times, even when we were in different states- I still felt loved and properly supported. They supported me through college depression, eating disorder recovery, struggling with self-harm and alcohol abuse and then- I realized they no longer bonded with me through art and writing. It was like they gave no *** about the only two things that actually made life for me worth living. It was like I finally came out of this horrible traumatic time and instead of finding light on the other side if the tunnel, I find nothing at all. Without their support for my interests, I have no interests. Nothing seems to matter anymore. I've tried connecting with local artists and writers but it's like I just hate people now and I can't connect. I can't make my two friends do things that they don't want to do, but now I feel so lost and lonely. I feel like I've finally lost myself and I don't know how to improve my friendships so I don't feel dread when I hang out with them. Everything just feels so broken.
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I don't have anyone I can express myself to.
by Stillsmiling1239
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I want friends. To whom I can talk to. I don't feel like doing anything. I don't go anywhere. Going to school and coming back from school. Anyone from India? I've many friends but they are just in schools. When I come back to my house they are all strangers. I cannot get any closer to them. I have never got a best friend. I just meet friends and they leave. Nothing works for me. I cannot make friends offline. And it's I think it's the same for online too. Because I start talking to someone randomly and suddenly my mood changes. I didn't wanna talk to them. But this feeling just stay for 2 3 days. And after that I want to talk to them. But I think it becomes really late for them. So they either block me or never text me. If I text they just leave me on seen. So I want a friend who stays with me for a longer time not just for 3 - 4 years. Anyone from India??

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