But you also have your own unique style and talents, interests and pastimes, goals and dreams.

You are the only you there will ever be!

Here are some tips on how to enjoy your relationship with family and friends, while having fun being you.

If someone says something to hurt your feelings, you can do a few things. 

You can just keep it to yourself, which doesn’t solve anything. 

You can wait for her to apologize, which isn’t a good idea either. You can go and talk to her and tell her how they made you feel. This sometimes resolves the problem without hurt feelings.

When someone makes you feel terrific, you should say something nice back or say “Thank-you!”

Directions: Pass your cursor over each statement to discover which are boosters and which are killers!!!

• "You're incredibly smart."

• "What a moron."

• "Get a life."

• "Good point."

• "Isn't it past your bedtime?"

• "You are fun to be with."

A friend is responsible by saying something that he is going to do and then following through on his word.

A friend is reliable and always keeps their promise.

A person proves he is a friend by caring about you, always trying to understand you and helping you with your problems.

A friend trusts me and lets me trust him.

Directions: Pass your cursor over each pair of characteristics and you'll learn which people look for in their friends.

• Selfish and Egotistical

• Truthful and Trustworthy

• Responsible and Dependable

• Judgmental and Critical

• Dishonest and Deceitful

• Caring and Generous

Which of these qualities do you have? And which are you going to work to not develop?

 You can always speak to parents, teachers or counselors about your feelings.