THEORY 1: Propinquity
Mere exposure, proximity, or how close and how often we are exposed to certain others.
THEORY 4: Beauty/Matching
GHS Drill Team on our way to Korea and Japan for Competition After Months of practice everyday after-school
THEORY 2: Reciprocity
The proposition that people tend to pair up with others who are equally attractive or less attractive than they are.
Healthier Ways To Look At Rejection
Liking someone who already likes you.
The Three Girls I roomed With In D.C; Middle Girl Rejected My Reciprocity
Top Picture: "Mean Girls"
Bottom Picture: "The Duff"
- Just because someone isn’t interested in talking or hanging out doesn’t automatically mean they’re rejecting you as a person.
- If someone does reject you, that doesn’t mean that you’re worthless or unlovable.
- You’re not going to like everyone you meet, and vice versa.
- Keep rejection in perspective.
What Friendships Can Do For You
POINT LOMA
HIGH SCHOOL
2015
THEORY 3: Similarity
- Improve your mood.
- Help you to reach your goals.
- Reduce your stress and depression.
- Support you through tough times.
- Support you as you age.
- Boost your sense of self-worth.
"SHOW ME WHO YOUR FRIENDS ARE, AND I'LL SHOW YOU WHO YOU ARE."
Attitudes, values, interests, beliefs, religion, age, gender etc.
# 1 Deterrent of Any & All Relationships
Me and friends performing at the "Rock N' Roll Revival" show
QVMF Choir in 8th Grade
Definition Of Friendship
Making new friends means putting yourself out there, and that can be scary. But you can’t be afraid, this will keep you from doing everything you could. For more general insecurities and fear or rejection, it helps to evaluate your attitude.
“the state of being a friend; association as friends.”
“ A person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.”
Nurture Your Friendships
My friends and I after being inducted into NJHS 8th grade
THEORY 5: Familiarity Breeds Liking
Evaluating Your Current Friends
- Be the friend that you would like to have.
- Be a good listener.
- Give your friend space.
- Don't set too many rules and expectations.
- Be forgiving.
When evaluating your relationship try asking yourself these questions:
Familiarity and repeated exposure can sometimes make you like someone more (or less if you think they are annoying).
My Sister (Friend) Megan and I
- Do I feel better after spending time with this person?
- Do I feel free to be myself around this person?
- Do I feel safe, or do I feel like I have to watch what I say and do?
- Is the person supportive of me? Does he or she treat me with respect?
- Is this a person I feel that I could trust?
- If hanging out with this person required a 1-hr commute, would you still do it?
- Do you mainly communicate through social media?
Two Friends And I Celebrating A Successful Opening Night; "Rock N' Roll Revival"
My Platoon During Halloween; We Are All Good Friends
Three Main Types Of Friendships
- Reciprocal Friendship
- Receptive Friendship
- Associative Friendship
Thank You
Why We Form Friendships, Why You Need Them, And Easy Tips On Forming The Best Ones
BY: D'Anna Nicole Abril-Tolone