Friendships and making friends

Friendships and belonging

Feeling like you belong and have people who understand you really matters for your wellbeing.

Friends are a big part of life, especially as you get older. Good friendships help you feel accepted, confident, and supported.

Healthy friendships are based on trust, respect, and kindness — not pressure or judgement.

It’s OK if friendships change or if you drift apart from some people. What matters is finding people who bring out the best in you.

Look for connections where you can be yourself.

If you ever feel left out or isolated, reach out — there are always people and places that care about you.

Friends help us feel connected and supported — everyone needs people they can count on.

Good friends make life more fun and help us when things get tough.

Friends listen, care, and respect each other.

Sometimes friendships change — that’s OK. You can meet new people and make new friends in school, clubs, or your community.

Everyone deserves to feel like they belong.