In this ‘Ultimate Guide’ we will give you tips on coping with different types of friends. We will go through different problems and solutions that we often have with different friends. The articles will have an overview of each type of friend. The videos will contain a scenario with the type of friend and the solution.
The Friend that is annoyingly always there
Most people have this type of friend. They are always constantly there with you and not necessarily in a good way. This type of person will cling to you because they want something from you, this can range from popularity to simply being your friend. If they simply want to be your friend, they will probably be clingy because they want you to see them as your best friend.
The Friend that is always sick
This type of friend is always ill. Maybe they are actually ill. Maybe their faking being ill. Maybe their skipping school to go on a luxurious holiday to the Carribean. No one knows. They probably skip half the year because their sick but that doesn’t make them less important to you.
The Friend that is very smart
The Nerd. What can we say. They know everything on every topic. It’s slightly surreal. It’s as if they’re attending 20 schools at the same time. It is astounding that these people don’t fall asleep in lessons, because they probably know more than their teachers. Their grades never slip. No one ever questions them because you always know they are right.
The friend that plans late
“Hi, you wanna come over for my birthday party in an hour. Sorry for the late notice.” Have you ever had this type of conversation with someone? Well, don’t worry. We’re here to save the day and teach you how to cope with this problem. These types of friends only realise they want to do something a day or maybe even an hour before it happens.
Video link to friend that plans late
The friend that’s forgetful
This friend could be any type of friend maybe you are close or maybe you are not that close, but none the less they always forget! They can forget that they are taking the train with you to forgetting a present at your birthday party, that is if they even remember when your party is, or if it’s even your birthday.
Video link to forgetful friend
Friend that’s annoyingly always there
Most people have this type of friend. They are always constantly there with you and not necessarily in a good way. This type of person will cling to you because they want something from you, this can range from popularity to simply being your friend. If they simply want to be your friend, they will probably be clingy because they want you to see them as your best friend.
Video link to the friend that is annoyingly always there
Friend in distance
This person could have been any type of friend before they left to another country, but you have kept in touch because they mean a lot to you. They might visit or you might travel to them to see them. The only problem is that you might lose touch or because you don’t talk that much your friendship might start drifting.
Video link to friend in distance
Family friend
This is the friend that you don’t always want to have but have to socialise with because of your parents. Sometimes you will like them and sometimes you won’t, but that is okay. It can be awkward throughout the whole time your families are together or only at the start of the visit. This could be because of age or gender.
Video link to the family friend
Friends that leave you out
If we’re honest with you, we wouldn’t consider this person a friend. If they don’t include you in anything then you should consider if you want to be their friend. If there is a party of sleepover and you are the only person who is not invited. This can make you feel sad and can even affect your self esteem. This is unhealthy.
Video link to the friend that leaves you out
By Eva and Paula (Florence featured in ‘friend that leaves you out’ video.)
