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Truthful? Not My Ashtray!
I found being truthful as an early teenager was a real challenge. This was for me a time for experimentation, and most often frowned on by my parents. My particular group of classmates seemed to feel they should act a lot older than they really were. A lot of us had older siblings, which may or may not have contributed to this thought process.One such occasion that comes to my mind is this: I smoked.
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Expect Less, Communicate More
I have found that if you don’t have expectations of others, you won’t be disappointed. When in a friendship with a friend, it is easy to expect them, especially when you have been with them for a reasonable amount of time, to know your feelings and some of the things that are important to you. Such expectations without you verbally stating your wishes can often lead to great disappointment. I have found that when you are in a relationship and don’t have many expectations of that person, you are less likely to be hurt when your expectations are not met.