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My son (turning 12 next week) is having a rough time right now because of this. He's got a buddy--a great kid, but is homeschooled and is pretty sheltered. DS is great about including his buddy to sleepover nights and get togethers at our home. Unfortunately, his buddy is reluctant to share DS with the other guests and it makes DS so uncomfortable. DS strongly believes that having more friends = more fun for everyone. It's a shame, because it's a hard lesson to learn and it's part of the whole "growing up" process.
Friendship is not about being the center of attention. Friendship is not about being the social activity dictator. Friendship is not about gossiping about who you know when they aren't around. Friendship is all about everyday life and having fun. Friendship is definitely being comfortable in your own skin and being yourself. Friendship is being secure enough to know that friendships will be strong, even when you may not physically be together. It can be a hard lesson to learn, and some people spend a lifetime refusing to learn it. Please, don't make that mistake, BabyP. Life is so much more fun with true friends!
Your true friends will remain so, whether or not they become friends with others. Besides, you never know who YOU could meet by introducing all of your friends to each other!
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