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What are my boundaries? Friendship

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  • Is it okay for my friend to give me a hug?
    Yes! If we both want to. What are the different types of hugs?
  • Is it okay to take my friend's glasses off their face?
    No, they need to take their own glasses off their face.
  • Is it okay to call my friend my boyfriend/girlfriend?
    No. Your friend is your friend. If you both like each other romantically and date, then you can start a relationship and call each other boyfriend/girlfriend.
  • Is it okay for my friend to tickle me?
    Yes, if you both want to!
  • Is it okay for my friend to show me their genitals (private parts - bum, vulva, vagina, breasts, penis, testicles) in person or in a pic?
    No. If this happens, what would you do?
  • Is it okay to kiss my friend on the lips?
    No, that is a type of touch for romantic relationships and some families.
  • Is it okay for my friend to hold my hand?
    Yes! If we both want to. When would I hold someone's hand?
  • Is it okay to fist bump my friend?
    Yes, if you both want to!
  • Is it okay for my friend to touch my mouth?
    No.
  • Is it okay for my friend to tell lies about me?
    No. It is dishonest to lie about anyone, especially a friend.
  • Is it okay to high five with my friends?
    Yes, if you both want to!
  • Is it okay for my friend to put their arm around my shoulders?
    Yes! If we both want to.
  • Is it okay for my friend to touch my genitals (private parts - bum, vulva, vagina, breasts, penis, testicles)?
    No. If someone touches you on top of your clothes or when you are naked on your genitals, you need to tell a trusted adult. You are not in trouble.
  • Is it okay for a friend to touch my hair?
    Yes, if you both want to
  • Is it okay for my friend to tell things about me to make others laugh?
    No. It is disrespectful to make people laugh at your friend.
  • Is it okay to tap my friend on the shoulder or arm?
    Yes, if I need to get their attention.
  • Is it okay to put a picture of my friend as the background of my phone?
    A group picture or selfie with your friend would be really nice if we both like the picture. Any of picture of your friend, make sure it was taken with consent.
  • Is it okay to show my friend my genitals (private parts - bum, vulva, vagina, breasts, penis, testicles) in person or in a pic?
    No. If you did this, what could happen?
  • Is it okay to poke my friend?
    No. Poking doesn't feel good. Tapping is better for getting someone's attention.
  • Is it okay to give my friend a compliment?
    Yes. What is a good compliment for your friend?