General Article Falling out with a friend

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Falling out with a friend doesn’t have to be the end of your friendship!

It’s a fact of life that people (of all ages and in all walks of life) fall out! Sometimes you make up, sometimes you don’t.  Friends can come and go out of our lives. This is your chance to work out how you will cope with what can be really upsetting situations. 

It helps to talk to someone if you’re feeling down. Don’t feel bad about yourself, concentrate on things you enjoy, and don’t bottle things up.

Falling out with a friend

People of all ages fall out for a number of reasons. Most people will make up, but some might not. If you value the friendship then it is worth trying to make up with the person.

When the argument has settled down, try talking to them and figuring out why you are both annoyed with each other. 

Compromising with each other is key to making up. You have probably said some horrible things to each other and are both at fault, but you must get over this to move on.

How can I fix it?

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