0:00:08 > 0:00:09Hey, there, Lifebabblers.
0:00:09 > 0:00:11Today, we're talking about friends.
0:00:11 > 0:00:14You can have different kinds of friends.
0:00:14 > 0:00:16Some are good to have a laugh with.
0:00:16 > 0:00:19Others give you support when you're feeling sad.
0:00:19 > 0:00:21Some can even stress you out.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24And some friends can be all of those things at once.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28So, what does being a good friend mean to you?
0:00:31 > 0:00:34Somebody you can trust in and be yourself with.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36Listens to you when you need to talk.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39Someone to create great memories with and also have a laugh with.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42Being a good friend is being someone that others can rely on.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44Someone who's there for you and cares about you.
0:00:44 > 0:00:46Somebody you can talk to when you're down.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49Includes you in activities and conversations.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51Knowing when to listen and when to talk.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55And, of course, a good friend is someone who you have fun with.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57PHONE RINGS
0:00:57 > 0:00:59ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS
0:00:59 > 0:01:01My friends are trustworthy and reliable.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04They're always there for me and they're like a second family.
0:01:04 > 0:01:05When one of us is feeling down,
0:01:05 > 0:01:08the others always cheer us up with a joke or silly story.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11If that fails, a group hug does the trick.
0:01:11 > 0:01:13It's so cheesy, we all just laugh.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21Making new friends isn't always easy but you could try some of these.
0:01:23 > 0:01:24Try not to be shy.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26The most difficult part is simply saying, "Hi".
0:01:26 > 0:01:29If you wait for people to come to you, you might be waiting
0:01:29 > 0:01:30a long time.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35Once you've said hi you've done the hardest part.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37If you can't think of something to say next,
0:01:37 > 0:01:38just ask lots of questions.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40People love to talk about themselves.
0:01:42 > 0:01:44Just because someone doesn't want to talk to you,
0:01:44 > 0:01:46doesn't mean everyone else doesn't.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50Keeping friends takes work too.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53Being a good friend requires loyalty, trust, respect,
0:01:53 > 0:01:55listening and being inclusive.
0:01:55 > 0:01:56Stay positive.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59Even the best of friends can fall out sometimes
0:01:59 > 0:02:00over the simplest of things.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03Whether it's hogging the games controller,
0:02:03 > 0:02:06not sharing some sweets or keeping secrets from each other,
0:02:06 > 0:02:10good friends should always try to work through problems together.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13PHONE RINGS ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS
0:02:13 > 0:02:15Sometimes my friends can be quite mean to me
0:02:15 > 0:02:18and exclude me from the group.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21It does make me feel sad but I try to ignore it
0:02:21 > 0:02:23and go out and make new friends.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30Friendship isn't just about getting along with each other all the time,
0:02:30 > 0:02:32it's also about how you manage it when things go a little bit wrong.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35When you're upset with a friend, you probably have a lot to say
0:02:35 > 0:02:38but it's also really important to listen.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40And if you both listen to each other, it's going to be much
0:02:40 > 0:02:43more helpful when you try and resolve what went wrong.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45As long as we can move on without holding a grudge,
0:02:45 > 0:02:47it's fine to have a falling out, every now and again.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50If you're finding it hard to move on from a big falling out,
0:02:50 > 0:02:53talk to someone you trust - like a teacher or a family member.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55Some friends do come and some friends go,
0:02:55 > 0:02:57and that can be really tough.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00But if you're persistent and you're prepared to take some risks,
0:03:00 > 0:03:02you can make friends in almost any environment.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04So don't give up!
0:03:09 > 0:03:12# Better to have a few chefs
0:03:12 > 0:03:15# Than too many cooks
0:03:15 > 0:03:18# Especially if
0:03:18 > 0:03:20# They're not even good
0:03:20 > 0:03:22# Oh, you deserve some friends
0:03:22 > 0:03:24# That really care
0:03:24 > 0:03:26# It's more important than
0:03:26 > 0:03:27# How many are there
0:03:27 > 0:03:29# It's quality not quantity
0:03:29 > 0:03:32# You know. #
0:03:38 > 0:03:40That's all we have time for today, Lifebabblers.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43If you want to find out more about friendships,
0:03:43 > 0:03:46check out the CBBC website.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48Until next time, keep babbling.