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Liz: “John, I have been thinking about what I want to do with the rest of my life. I just don’t know what my last goals should be.” John: “That’s a tough one. I guess it depends on what you want out of life. What do you want to accomplish?” Liz: “I want to make a difference in this world. I want to leave a lasting legacy that will live on after I am gone.” John: “That’s a great goal. How do you plan on achieving it?” Liz: “I’m going to start a charity that helps people in need. I want to make sure that everyone has access to the things they need to live a healthy and happy life.” John: “That’s a wonderful goal! I’m sure you will make a huge impact with your charity.” Liz: “Thank you. I’m really excited to get started. I know it’s going to take a lot of hard work, but I’m determined to make it happen.” John: “I know you can do it! I wish you all the best.” Liz: “Thanks, John. I’m really glad we can talk about this together.” John: “Me too. I’m sure you will make your last goals a reality.”

John: Hey, can we talk? Jane: Sure, what’s up? John: We’ve been arguing a lot lately and I think it’s time we figure out why. Jane: Yeah, I guess so. John: What do you think is causing us to fight so much? Jane: I think it’s because we both have different opinions on things and it leads to disagreements. John: That makes sense. So how do we figure out how to work through it? Jane: Well, first we have to be open and honest with each other and really listen to what the other person is saying. John: That’s a good start. And then what? Jane: We also have to be willing to compromise and respect each other’s perspectives. John: You’re right. Let’s make a conscious effort to try and be more understanding of each other. Jane: I agree. I think if we make an effort to talk things out and work on our communication, we can resolve our differences and get back on track.

Joe: Hey Sophie, I heard about your break up. How are you doing? Sophie: I'm not doing very well. It's been hard to get over. Joe: I know it's tough, but you'll get through it. Have you tried talking to someone about it? Sophie: I've tried, but I don't think it's helping. Joe: Well, maybe you should try something else. Have you considered doing something to take your mind off it? Sophie: Like what? Joe: How about going for a walk, or reading a book, or even taking up a new hobby? Anything that can help you focus on something else for a while. Sophie: That's a good idea. I think I'll give it a try. Joe: That's great. I'm here if you ever need to talk about it. Sophie: Thanks, Joe. That means a lot.

Friend: 'What do you mean by 'Be Bold, Live Bravely'?' Me: 'It's my reminder to take risks, try new things, and not be afraid to fail. I want to be brave enough to take chances and push myself to grow.' Friend: 'That's a great motto. Do you have any examples of how you live it out?' Me: 'Sure. I'm always trying to find new ways to challenge myself, whether it's learning a new skill or taking on a new project. And if I don't succeed, I try to find something positive to take away from the experience instead of getting discouraged.' Friend: 'That's inspiring. I think I'm going to adopt that motto for myself too!' Me: 'Glad to hear it! I'm sure you'll find it helps you make the most of life.'

Me: My pet peeve when talking to friends is when they don't listen to me. It's like they're just waiting for their turn to talk and not really trying to understand what I'm saying. I recently had a conversation with my friend that went something like this: Me: 'I'm really frustrated with my job right now. It's like I'm just not getting the recognition I deserve for my hard work.' Friend: 'That's really tough. I'm sure it's hard to handle but I'm sure it will get better.' Me: 'That's not really what I said. I'm not looking for sympathy, I'm just looking for someone to listen and understand what I'm saying.' Friend: 'Oh, okay. So, what did you do this weekend?' Me: This is exactly why my pet peeve is when friends don't truly listen to me. Instead of listening to what I said and engaging in the conversation, my friend just brushed me off and changed the subject. It's important to have conversations with friends where everyone is truly heard and understood.

John: 'Why can't you just admit that you have some flaws too?' Mary: 'No, I don't have any flaws! What about you?' John: 'Yes, I do have flaws. I can be a bit too stubborn at times, and I'm not always great at expressing my feelings.' Mary: 'Well, I don't think I have any flaws. I'm always honest and hardworking.' John: 'I'm sure you do have some flaws, it's just hard for you to admit it. Everyone has flaws, even you.' Mary: 'Oh, fine. I guess I can be a bit too critical of other people sometimes.' John: 'See, that's not so bad! We all have flaws, but that doesn't mean we can't accept them and work on them together. We can help each other become better people.' Mary: 'You're right. I'm sorry for not being willing to admit my flaws earlier. Let's work on them together.' John: Let's make sure we're always honest and open with each other, so that we can work through any issues that come up.' Mary: That sounds like a great plan.'

Katie: 'I heard that fairies live around here. Do you believe it?' Mark: 'Well, I'm not sure. But I heard stories about them. They can be really scary!' Katie: 'Scary? What do you mean?' Mark: 'I heard that they can be mischievous and play tricks on people. They can be really dangerous, too. Have you ever heard about the fairy rings? They say that if you step on one, those fairies will snatch you away and never let you go!' Katie: 'That's so creepy! No, I've never heard of that. Do you think it's true?' Mark: 'I don't know. But I'm not taking any chances. I'm not going to step on any fairy rings if I can help it!' Katie: 'Me neither. I think I'm going to stay away from this area for a while.' Mark: 'That sounds like a good plan