Life After Puberty

What's Happening to My Body?

Social Changes

There are few things in this world that are more important than having good friends. Whether you have one or two best friends, or a couple dozen good friends, life just isn't the same without them.

As you go through your teen years, you and your friends are going to change a lot. Your bodies will change, your minds will change and so will your likes and dislikes. As time passes, you may get closer with some of your friends, but with others you may lose some of the things you shared in common. As a kid, you may have been really into sports, but now you'd rather jam with a band. And as people change, so do their relationships and the people they like to be around. Chances are, you've probably already changed your closest friends a few times in your life.

It can be sad, but it's also a natural part of life, and it happens to everyone. Plus, it's also an exciting time of change, where you can meet new people and develop new hobbies and interests. Check out your school to see if there are clubs and teams you'd like to join and find other people who might share your interests.

Last Modified: September 5, 2006