What a healthy friendship should look like
This video shows you what a healthy friendship should look like and how to treat your friends with respect and courage.
NSPCC website for further info https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/friends-relationships-sex/sex-relationships/healthy-unhealthy-relationships/
What do healthy friendships look like?
Healthy friendships are where you look out for your friends. You are both equal in your friendship. You feel listened to, valued, appreciated, accepted. If you don’t feel any of these when you are with your friends, you may need to consider whether you still want to be friends.
What does and unhealthy friendship look like?
- Being emotionally blackmailed or manipulated into doing something for your friends.
- Doing all your friends’ homework.
- They tease/bully you
- They become verbally aggressive towards
- They peer pressure you into doing things that you don’t want to do
- They demand all your attention
- You’re not allowed any other friends
- They disrespect you in front of other peers/teachers/adults
What can I do if I’m in and unhealthy friendship?
If you can, maybe you could explain to your current circle of friends that this current friendship isn’t working for you and your needs are being met. Don’t be mean and hurtful, just explain.
You could tell a trusted adult that can help you to have those difficult conversations or help to mediate between you both, to see if your friendship can be saved.
You can tell a parent/guardian so they can offer you support if you need it.