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TheAverageLoser
Jul 24, 2012, 11:12 AM
A lot of times I feel like my friends don't even like me. Recently I made plans to go to the movies and they all said they'd go but later made plans of their own among themselves and they cancelled. A lot of times they don't respond to texts or tweets but they're responding to other people. And too often am I not invited to hangout or chill. I'm also left out conversations a lot of times. Usually when I'm around them they're pretty chill, but sometimes I kind of feel like that kid who just follows and isn't even part of the group. I don't even know. Am I taking things out of proportion or do my "friends" not even like me as much as I thought they did or as much as I like them.
lula_fifi
Jul 24, 2012, 11:31 AM
Don't worry, this is quite normal, although not nice. The same thing happened to me about three years ago now, and although it really hurt at the time, I am now good friends with them again! I managed to join another group of friends, ones who I had already been friends with, but became closer to them then.
It is a natural part of growing up, so don't worry <3
TheAverageLoser
Jul 24, 2012, 11:39 AM
Thanks, it's just sometimes it seems like they think they're too cool for me.
C0bra_M3nace
Jul 24, 2012, 11:40 AM
Ignoring and getting left out of conversations, etc. is not normal nor is it a sign of true friendship, unless there is good reason. Remember, the friends you want to have the rest of your life, are the ones that are with you through thick, thin, high and low. It takes a lifetime to realize who your true friends are, because they're the ones that will be with you for a lifetime.
lula_fifi
Jul 24, 2012, 11:47 AM
It is normal within teens, I myself experienced it and a good majority of my friends. No it's not a sign of true friendship, so I do recomened that you are just not friends with them anymore, in whatever way you can do it.
If they do think they're too cool for you, it's just them growing up, and in the worst way. Said people who did the same to me are now all lovely individually, but when they are together in the group, they are the last people you want to be friends with, because they are rather arrogant.
C0bra_M3nace
Jul 24, 2012, 11:56 AM
It is normal within teens, I myself experienced it and a good majority of my friends. No it's not a sign of true friendship, so I do recomened that you are just not friends with them anymore, in whatever way you can do it.
If they do think they're too cool for you, it's just them growing up, and in the worst way. Said people who did the same to me are now all lovely individually, but when they are together in the group, they are the last people you want to be friends with, because they are rather arrogant.
It is normal for teens, not for friends. You seemed to have forgot the initial question.
TheAverageLoser
Jul 24, 2012, 12:11 PM
It might also be a question of popularity. I'm not really like my name suggests. I'm not popular but I'm no loser although I sometimes feel like one. Idk if it's the case but it seems my "friends" sometimes prioritize the social ladder over relationships and feelings. There's a couple people in my group who aren't like this and seem to be more meek than arrogant and I'll likely try and strengthen my friendship with them. They're not as cool or popular but idc they're nice guys and seem to be more reliable. Thanks for the help and feedback guys. Way to welcome the newcomer!
skyerain
Jul 24, 2012, 12:32 PM
Its normal but not nice. Just join in with them, make them listen to you. If that doesn't work then make new friends that want you around. It puts pressure on you and gets you all worried what not if they even like u. say hey I'm right here quit being suck a jerk. But like I say people who doesn't treat you well doesn't deserve to be your friend. Hope that helps
C0bra_M3nace
Jul 24, 2012, 02:24 PM
It might also be a question of popularity. I'm not really like my name suggests. I'm not popular but I'm no loser although I sometimes feel like one. Idk if it's the case but it seems my "friends" sometimes prioritize the social ladder over relationships and feelings. There's a couple people in my group who aren't like this and seem to be more meek than arrogant and I'll likely try and strenghten my friendship with them. They're not as cool or popular but idc they're nice guys and seem to be more reliable. Thanks for the help and feedback guys. Way to welcome the newcomer!
I was the same, except I was very "low" on the "social ladder." I had many friends but most of them, I could just tell, didn't like me for who I was, and that didn't bother me. I kept close the ones that did enjoy my company and liked me for me and I'm still in touch with them to this day.
Those are the friends I value, the others I couldn't care less, because "Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"
Good phrase to live by, especially when you're "low" on the so called "social ladder". It worked for me. Kept me sane in times of insanity.
chiradeep
Jul 24, 2012, 05:17 PM
Two ways to look at this matter.
Firstly, I want to share that during my college life I felt this way too. I felt I want to have everybody but nobody includes me in their matters. They don't need me. But later when I just concentrated on how much I am contributing to my friendship then I felt that everything is Ok... You may simply concentrate on your contribution to your friendship. You may feel satisfied after that and may be counted important in your group.
Secondly, when you are in real need you come to know, 'Who are your friends.' Those who are always with you are friends. So in the long run you really find your friends. You may 'Identify' them as your friends.
Hope I could help.
ednaidaly
Jul 24, 2012, 06:23 PM
Mhm, I think you should talk to them about how you feel and maybe you are talking things out of proportion, but you should talk to them about it :)
LOLlover
Jul 25, 2012, 02:09 AM
The same thing has happened to me so I can relate,and I found the best way to fix the problem is to tell them your confussion amongst the group ;)
amskie12
Jul 25, 2012, 03:50 PM
From my point that if you feel like that then you can go to a different group and I u do that then they my come back because they might want space that what happened to me . Also if there are no groups you get along with just spread yourself go o a different group every day or be on your on ( I hope thatbwont