Question: I’ve moved to a new town. How do I make friends? 

Anna's Answer: When meeting new people it’s important to be yourself and don't leave them with a false impression of who you really are. Get to know people by asking about their lifestyles and hobbies etc. If they are interested in the same hobbies as you, say swimming, you could suggest that you meet up at your local Leisure Centre and go swimming together. There are many ways to meet new friends. You could join a local youth club, or join after school teams, such as drama or sports. Many people make good friends through the Internet whilst in chatrooms etc. Before joining chatrooms and exposing yourself I advise that you check out www.thinkuknow.co.uk, a website that advises on Internet safety.Have you checked out the Advice for Life articles on beinggirl.co.uk as there are some great articles that could give you all the extra help you are looking for.