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writes:I am 17 years old. I have just moved from London to Hampshire with my mum and stepdad. I have no friends in this area and I dont know anybody either. I have seen a few teens around, But i would never know how to approach them. I need friends help please?xx Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 February 2013): I moved all the time when I was growing up and went to 14 schools- boy was it hard. The key to this is that friends will come when you go to college or start a new school. When you start don't have too many opinions just look and listen for a while at least 3 months before you say anything bad or side with anyone. This way you will be known as the nice girl that everyone can trust and all will talk to you and want to be your friend. If you have the guts and see teenagers hanging around smile and say hi but don't try and muscle in until you are a bit better known. At my last school it took me quite a while to make friends as they had all been together since junior school but being nice and helpful and not saying bad things about anyone helped a lot. You will be fine - my son is your age and moved to a different school where he knew no one, hated it and begged me to take him out of there, now 3 months later he is quite happy. Good luck and this is a strong learning curve that will help in you in the future with jobs, careers and everything.
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reader, oldbag +, writes (11 February 2013):
 Hi
Thats a culture shock! You don't say if your at college,school or working - which is where you initially meet people?
Once you kick start your life you will soon make friends,just get out there and 'join in' ask questions, be approachable.
Its hard when you move to a new place but in a year you will be settled and happy, you just need to give it time and some effort.
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reader, CANDY61  +, writes (11 February 2013):
New kid on the block, don't worry sweetie, You'll have lots of friends once you get back in school. Once you start getting out of the house you'll have more friends than you'll want. Apply yourself friendly when you go to the store, talk to people when your're standing in line to checkout at Walmart.
How about going to the high school basketball games or joining the y?
Good luck
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reader, Full moon temptress1 +, writes (10 February 2013):
Hey, I moved from one large city to another place when I was 18. That was 20 odd years ago and never looked back. I remember feeling isolated, lonely, afraid.Then I started college and had the time of my life.Think about a college course, job, evening classes. You have to put yourself out there.
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