Dealing with Friends Who Run Hot and Cold

It is not uncommon to have a friend who is sometimes warm and friendly, and other times chilly or even mean. In this Dear Teenagers video, Dr. Lisa Damour offers advice on how to evaluate “hot and cold” friends and suggests ways to handle such relationships. She also emphasizes that everyone deserves a friend who can be counted on and trusted.

You can share this Dear Teenagers video with your teen, watch it together, or use it as a guide for discussing tricky friendships. For more insights, check out the Dear Teenagers video, “When a Friendship Ends,” or the Untangling Family Life video, “Helping 10-to-20s Manage Social Friction.”