Hi again,

Today at school, I had an awkward situation that taught me an important lesson, and I’d like to share it with you.

My friend was discussing her personal life with two other friends who are also my friends. They were all in the school library, where we were supposed to sit together since our club teacher was absent.  So when I arrived, I found my friends already there. One of them mentioned that she was talking about her personal life with the other two. I offered to listen and support her as well, but she said she wasn’t interested in sharing with me and that I wouldn’t understand. I assured her I wouldn’t judge, but she insisted on talking only to her closest friends.

As a result, they moved me to another row, separating me from them. Later, one of these friends, who takes the bus with me, discussed how the personal conversation could have been handled differently—like over the phone or in a private meeting—rather than excluding someone when we were all supposed to be together. This led to some tension, and I became a bit upset as well, since I wasn’t included in the conversation.

The moral of this story is clear: If you want to have a personal conversation with a couple of friends, don’t exclude others who are present and interested. Either include everyone in the discussion or choose a different time to talk privately. This approach avoids hurt feelings and misunderstandings and helps maintain good relationships.

This lesson is important for everyone’s mental health. By being considerate of others' feelings and including them in conversations, we can create a more supportive and understanding environment.

I hope you found this lesson valuable. That’s it for today. Bye!