Throughout your life at school, college, university or work you are constantly meeting new people and making and breaking friendships. That's life!

Friends make life fun and interesting. Most importantly, you're always there for each other, especially through the tough times. Friends understand what you're going through as teenagers in a completely different way to anyone else.

Friendship takes work though. For example everyone fights or disagrees with their friends at one time or another… it's natural. Most of the time though these fights are not serious - you can work things out and get on with being friends.

If you are having problems with your friends try out our

Top Five Tips for Friendship

1. Talk about it. Be honest, tell your friends how you feel and if your feelings are hurt, let them know. This isn't as easy as it sounds, but it's worth it.

2. Get a second opinion. If you're not ready to talk to the person involved in the quarrel, it can help to talk to someone else you trust, like your mum or another friend.

3. Be a good listener. When your friends tell you how they feel, listen to their point of view. Try not to judge them.

4. Think. Take time to calm down and think before you say something mean or hurtful that you don't mean and may regret saying later.

5. Take time out. If you're fired up and angry, it may be better to go for a walk, listen to some music or watch a movie to help you calm down. You can also speak confidentially to one of Connexions Personal Advisers, by phoning our free phone number:
0800 435 709