The Daily Dozen of Friendship Building Tools
The study identified “12 positive friendship dimensions: companionship, pleasant play/association, self-esteem enhancement, help and guidance, pro-social behavior, intimacy, loyalty, things in common, attractive personal qualities, emotional support, absence of conflicts, and conflict resolution.”

Be Popular
These characteristics are and can be used by gymnasts to foster good friendships. Each of these factors could be used to establish gymnastic friendships in the gym.  To be or become popular in the gym, gymnasts should direct these behavior characteristics toward everyone on the team and specifically toward those they wish to develop close friendships with.

Spend Time Together
Companionship refers to taking an interest in other gymnasts, spending time with and keeping company with them.  Time together breeds friendship and familiarity and gymnasts can work out together and  spend workout time together. 

Smile and Be Positive
What the study described as pleasant play association could in the case of gymnasts be taken to describe working out while maintaining a positive and enjoyable manner.  Everyone likes people who are in a good mood, have a smile on their face and are easy to get along with.

Pay Attention to Your Friends
Self-esteem enhancement means taking an interest in and complimenting other gymnasts frequently.  Paying attention to other gymnasts and giving them positive feedback not only builds friendships, but is likely to improve your teammates performances.  One of the most important aspects of building a friendship involves paying attention to the other person and being aware of their actions, feeling and thoughts.

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