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• Having friends is an important part of growth and development.
• A good friend is someone you care about, trust, and respect.
• You will make many new friends during your life. Being open and friendly
is helpful.
• Peers can give you a sense of belonging.
• You can learn skills to manage peer pressure.
• You need to help your family and friends know and understand one another.
• Group dating is often the fi rst dating experience.
• When ending a friendship, discuss your feelings with your friend.
Ending a friendship is not easy. Talking about your feelings can make it
less painful.
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