“I wasn't aware that was how I felt, either, until it was out. And now that I've said it like that, I'm not exactly sure it is how I feel. But this isn't a piece of paper I can crumple up and throw away. they aren't words I can cross out to start over. Now they're out, and I know they'll hang here, between us, maybe forever.” SchoolBoysCollegeDivorceGirlsBandsFirends Book:Being Friends with Boys Source: Being Friends with Boys
“It's about the ways in which girls deal with anger and aggression, as opposed to the ways in which boys do. The premise is that boys tend to be more direct in their aggression - physical confrontation - while in contrast, girls use an indirect approach known as relational aggression. Relational aggression is a form of aggression where the group is used as a weapon to assault others and others' relationships. It uses lies, secrets, betrayals and a host of other two-faced tactics to destroy or damage the relationships and social standing of others in the group.” BoysGroupsLiesAngerGirlsBe CarefulContrastAggressionCheatDifferenceFriendshipsGroupBetrayalsFrienemiesFirendsRelational Aggression Author:Anonymous
“Go to community [for emotional support], but I'm talking about reassuring, sensitive others; not just anybody hanging around. Pay attention to who you're talking to. Are they catastrophizers? Are they unconscious? Neither one of those are going to help you. Be aware and mindful of where you seek your support.” CommunityFamilySelectiveSupporting OthersEmotional SupportSupport SystemSupporting Each OtherItsallrelatedpodcastFirendsEpisode25 Author:Sonia Choquette
“Come with us, we'll take you across the bridge...” HopeFriendshipHelping OthersBridgesDogsThe Last StardogFirends Book:The Last Stardog Source: The Last Stardog