The best kind of friend is the imaginary one. Because? Because he is the one who will always want to play with you, listen to you and will never hurt you. He's a nice guy, a secret agent, a neuroscientist with superpowers. It's whatever you want. Here's how to get one.
Steps
Step 1. Find ideas
Ask parents and other relatives if they have ever had an imaginary friend. You will get some ideas.
Step 2. If you'd rather not ask, because you're shy or embarrassed, try a few books
You will be able to get ideas through the characters of the novels. Also, think about what you want from a friend and take it into account! Remember that it can be whatever you want. A human, an animal, a flying carpet or a spirit - it doesn't matter.
Step 3. Write down names
Pick the ones you like, from Zach to Frookipops, and since you're basically creating a person, they can be as silly as you want. Maybe you can use a middle name or a last name of someone you know to give it a touch of realism.
Step 4. Design a special power or trait for this person
That's what it's going to be fun for. Give him flaws but make sure his personality suits you at all times. However, don't forget to make it different from you, because otherwise you will get bored.
Step 5. Entertain yourself by talking to him ! It matters when you make an imaginary friend. If you can't talk to them, then you will never be friends. An imaginary friend will never tell anyone your secrets or talk behind your back, so tell them everything.
Step 6. Imagine it
Draw it or make a mental picture. If you have The Sims, or the Wii (the Mii channel), you can play it like this. Or do it via the South Park Studios or WeeWorld (WeeMee) website. You can also use Pimp the Face to create a realistic picture of what your friend should be like.
Step 7. Spend time developing it
No imaginary friend is good if you don't spend time with them. Do activities. After all, he can never tell you no.
Step 8. Live an adventure together, go to some exotic place (real or fictional), places you've never been before and tell each other about your discoveries
Write an imaginary diary of all these amazing places you visit.
Step 9. Never neglect your imaginary friend
It should be just as complex as the rest of the people around you!
Step 10. Remember that imaginary friends are people too
Treat them the way you would like your best friend to treat you.
Step 11. Check that you are a good fit for him
After all, you are friends.
Advice
- Finally, remember that if he feels like playing, you can't force him. Just because he created it, you don't have to command him.
- Remember to love him if you don't want him to disappear and find someone else.
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Your imaginary friend doesn't have to be a peer.
- Those older than you are wiser and full of good advice. They are useful when you need someone to tell you to "stay calm" in times of greatest stress.
- Younger imaginary friends are more challenging. Maybe you found them in the forest and adopted them, so they don't know the upbringing or etiquette. This choice is useful for when you are bored and want to tell them a lot of things.
- Imaginary peers have the same experience as you so they understand you better.
- If you share similar interests, you can have more fun.
- Use all your imagination.
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If you have trouble remembering that you have an imaginary friend sometimes, try the old trick of coiled thread on your finger, or wear a ring on your finger that you don't usually wear.
- Having it in that finger will make you feel different and thus remind you to think about your imaginary friend.
- When you get used to the ring you will probably be used to the imaginary friend too.
- An imaginary friend can be a great character for a story to write. And the characters can be the two of you, together.
- To talk to your "imaginary friend" in public or when someone is home, use your cell phone. Yes, the mobile can help you without anyone having anything to say. Use a bluetooth or a headset. So you can talk to your imaginary friend without any problems other than answering the question "Who are you talking to".
- To make your friend look real, read James Patterson's The Worst Years Of My Life. It's about a guy with an imaginary friend named Leo who he survived high school with, with a twist.
- If you use these tips with a younger sister or brother, make sure they don't use the name of a real friend.
- You can make a drawing of your friend, scan it on your PC and use software to make it more realistic, then print it and frame it! You could even put yourself next to it and a background!
- Remember not to overdo it as some might think you have schizophrenia.
- You can visualize your friend in real life, but it's nicer to have a vague idea. More imagination, more fun.
- Don't stop with just one imaginary friend. Sometimes your emotions require different personalities. Try to connect them in some way to find out if all these people know each other. Maybe they are relatives or a group of friends?
- You can even have an imaginary pet!
Warnings
- When you tell your imaginary friend the secrets, make sure no one is eavesdropping.
- Don't talk to him when someone is watching you, people might think you're crazy.
- You shouldn't worry about what other people think and whether they make fun of you.
- Do not give your friend the same name as you, that of a relative or another friend. You would just get confused.
- Don't show a drawing to someone who might copy it.
- Don't sit on him. After all, who would want someone to sit on? Him, certainly not.
- People might think you're a bit stoned and make fun of you.
