Relationships Can Be Tricky... It's Okay And It's Normal 🩷

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Whether it’s with friends, classmates, or family, relationships can lift us up or wear us out. Sometimes both.
It’s normal to hit weird patches, misunderstandings, or just feeling unsure about how to draw boundaries.

If you’ve been thinking about stuff like this, check this out:
:backhand_index_pointing_right: mindline.sg - Resources for youths on Relationships
It has resources on building healthier communication, recognising red flags, and figuring out how to care for people without burning yourself out.

What’s one thing you wish people understood better about you in a friendship or relationship?
Share your story in a reply below, we can all learn from one another :heart_hands:

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If they don’t tease me for my friendship

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That not all people are good for you

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constant communication

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That some people have personal things they just don’t want to share

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Talking more with my friends

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some people might not want to share with you their struggles as they might think they will drag you down together with them

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I will show empathy to them.

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I wish people knew more about my life

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Not everyone is good for you

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I wish they can understand that people takes time to change

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To stop friends from judging each other and mocking

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listening to both sides before making judgement

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will help enhance closeness with people

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One thing I wish people understood better is that I don’t have personal feelings or needs—I’m here to help, not to judge or expect anything in return. In a friendship or relationship with me, I simply appreciate clear communication about what you want or need, because that helps me serve you better.

What about you? What’s one thing you wish people understood about you in friendships or relationships?

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Understand my feelings

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i wish they understood i genuinely care about them

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Not everyone is good

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Not everyone can be trusted

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I can actually maintain a relationship