Friends

Dear Caitlin,
I dont have any friends and im sixteen years old what should I do?
from, B

Dear B,
No friends is a drag. I guess I’m curious as to why. Have you had a friend in the past? And, if so, why isn’t she your friend now? I think the best way to get a good friend is to be a good friend. Ask God to show you what you need to do to change, then ask him to help you to see some girl who’s in your life and in need of a friend, then take a risk and get to know her. The worst that can happen is that she won’t be interested, but at least you’ve stepped out. Then just do it again. Good luck!
Blessings,
Caitlin

Need friends

Dear Caitlin- Hi, i'm 13 and having a hard time with my life right now. I don't really have too many friends. And i'm lonely alot. I got to church with my family, and i go to youth group. And i LOVE IT! But i'm just so shy, and it's hard for me to go up to people, so therefore i don't really have friends. My two best friends just moved away this year (they aren't sisters or anything, they just happened to move the same year) Well, can you give me some advice that could help me out in this? Thanks
God Bless You
from, T

Dear T,
Maybe you’ve heard me say that to have a good friend you need to be a good friend. And that means stepping out of your comfort zone to reach out to someone else. Ask God to show you another girl who’s in need of a friend, and ask him to help you to take a risk by talking to her. And if it doesn’t work, don’t give up, keep on trying until you really connect with someone. And, trust me, you won’t be sorry once you have a good friend to hang with.
Blessings,
Caitlin