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How can I make my friendships last longer?

Tracey Rogers, MA
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Tracey L. Rogers is a Certified Life Coach and Professional Astrologer based in Philadelphia. Tracey has over 10 years of life coaching and astrology experience. Her work has been featured on nationally syndicated radio, as well as online platforms such as Oprah.com. She is certified as a Coach by the Life Purpose Institute, and she has an MA in International Education from George Washington University.

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Take time to reach out to your friends so you stay in contact with them.

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Why do I get along with women better than men, even though I'm a man?

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Your biological sex doesn't dictate who you should be friends with. Your personality and interests will lead the way on finding those you get along with. If they happen to be mostly women, that's just fine!

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My friends are ignoring me because of my short height. What can I do?

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If they are ignoring you, you might want to rethink whether or not they are your real friends. If they were, they wouldn't judge you on your height.

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Why do I get along better with men than woman?

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It's hard to say because it depends on the individual, but if you're a man, it's likely because you have more in common with other men. If you're a woman, it's possible that you aren't attracted to the things women tend to do with their female friends. You might even prefer "drama free" friendships.

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How do I persuade my strict parents into letting me hang out with my guy friend?

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Bring a friend who is super innocent and who your parents love. If that person can go along, it is likely you will be able to as well.

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Why does everyone I want to be friend with say I am a very irritating person and stop talking to me?

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Maybe there is a certain quality about you that people dislike. For example, do you always try to get in others' business? Think about your actions, and think about how they may affect other people.

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I have no friend group, but one friend that is starting to ignore me and play with someone else. I need to find more friends, but everyone in my grade already has a friend group and doesn’t want me.

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It's okay! Try to branch out and talk to people in different friend groups. Eventually you'll find someone who clicks, and when that happens, you can probably just gradually become a part of their friend group.

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My friend group is held together by insults/roasts...is that healthy?

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Probably not. If it's just good-natured teasing, that may be okay, but for the most part, friends shouldn't be insulting or roasting each other. You should have a talk with your friend group about this, or simply move on and find some new friends.

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I made a lot of friends, but my sister ends up making friends with them and they like her better. I made a new one, but again, my sister is taking her. I just want this girl to myself. What do I do?

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Have you tried talking to your sister about this? Tell her how you feel (calmly); let her know that you're glad she gets along with your friends, but that sometimes you just want a friend for yourself. Ask her if she'd be willing to keep her distance from this one particular friend.

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