
Can I feel happy and sad at the same time?
Yes. Joy and sadness can be present together, for example when saying goodbye before a welcome new beginning.
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Yes. Joy and sadness can be present together, for example when saying goodbye before a welcome new beginning.
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Space, a pause and words may help with anger. What works varies.
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Fear can alert you to possible danger. It can also arise around something unfamiliar that is not dangerous.
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Waiting may be easier when you know what you are waiting for and what you can do meanwhile. A small activity or support may help.
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Envy can arise when someone has or can do something you wish for too. The feeling is allowed.
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Disappointment happens when things turn out differently from what you hoped. You may feel sad or angry.
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Pride can mean feeling pleased about a step that matters to you. You do not have to be better than someone else.
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Shame can feel as though other people are watching or judging you unpleasantly. That feeling does not prove they think badly of you.
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Shared joy means feeling happy because something good happened to someone else. Listening or congratulating them can show it.
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Boredom can mean an activity does not engage you or you have no idea what to do. A suggestion or a break may help.
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After an argument, first becoming calmer and hearing different wishes can help. Then you can take responsibility and seek a suitable solution.
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Yes. Friends do not have to like all the same things.
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Fairness means considering needs and rights. Equal amounts may be fair; sometimes someone needs different support.
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Kindly ask whether the person wants company or help. You can invite them and stay beside them.
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Listening means giving someone attention. Let them finish and ask if something is unclear.
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A compromise seeks a solution that considers different wishes. First listen, then consider taking turns or a new shared idea.
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A helpful apology names what happened and takes responsibility. Listening and making amends can be part of it.
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Sharing fairly means finding an understandable agreement. If something is left over, taking turns may help.
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Ask before borrowing because the item belongs to someone else. They may say yes or no.
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Deciding together starts with listening: what are the ideas and reasons? For a game, you might vote or take turns.
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Yes. You may refuse unwanted closeness and touch, including from people you know.
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You can say or show which step needs help. Ask someone you trust and describe the difficulty as clearly as possible.
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After a mistake, pause, look at what happened and choose a small next step. If someone was affected, take responsibility.
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No. New skills take time, suitable support and practice.
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A surprise is usually revealed later. A secret may instead feel burdensome or frightening.
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You may change your mind after learning something new or feeling differently. Let others know about shared plans when possible.
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Tiredness, restlessness or difficulty paying attention can suggest you need a break. You may pause before that too.
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A large task becomes clearer when you split it into small parts. Choose one manageable first step.
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If someone ignores your no to an unwanted touch, it is not your fault. Move away if possible and get a trusted adult.
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In a new place, a small shared start can help: ask a question, join an activity or seek an adult's support. Friendship often takes time.
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