So, I have a small group of friends that I've known for around 6 years and we're all really close. We usually only hang around with eachother and hardly let anyone else in our group.
The problem is that I've made this great new friend this year and we always hang out after school. My new friend is so much more like me and she understands things that my other friends wouldn't.
These days, my friends seems to be really jealous that I'm getting closer to my other friend. Sometimes they'd make snark comments like how I like to hang out with her more than them, or they'd just refuse to talk to me.
What should I do about them?
2007-01-17 06:08:25 · 13 answers · asked by Hitomi 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Yeah they're jealous of losing you as a friend. Talk to them and tell them that you are still their friend. Explain that you would like them to meet your new friend. Like you said your new friend is like you so if your old friends liked you as a friend they probably are going to like your new friend if given the chance.
If they are unwilling to give the new friend a chance, then maybe its better that they aren't your friends anymore.
2007-01-17 06:16:48 · answer #1 · answered by Michael K 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you've been friends with these people for around 6 years, yet they won't talk to you because you've made another friend, what kind of friends are they? These people sound very childish and insecure. Apparently, they are afraid that you will lose interest in them and form even more friendships with other people. If you want everyone to get along, perhaps you should suggest they meet her, and hang out. If they refuse, well they don't seem like the kind of friends you need. Good Luck.
2007-01-17 06:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by oneladyice1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well pay more attention to the old friend because she thinks you like the other better and leave the new friend alone because she seems to be alright and when she gets jealous enough to tell you she'snot alright she will tell you whats wrong and so then you ask the other friend and she might tell you but if she says nothing dont talk about it until she says something until she does get the two friends to talk together about this and tell them no matter what im still going to like you both the same way because you know what its not worth it to like the other better unless the other is being stuck up ok? so them try to get then to talk more and get out of the picture find stuff that they both like and get them to do it together
2016-05-24 00:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? This sounds like high school behavior. It sounds to me like your old friends are just jealous that you're spending so much time with your new friend. Perhaps, you should try including her in activities with your other friends so they don't feel left out and maybe they'll get to know her better and understand why you like her so much. It's not healthy to only be friends with one group of people and not be open to meeting new people. If they are really your friends they won't give you such a hard time. Good luck!
2007-01-17 06:15:33 · answer #4 · answered by Swim Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't burn any bridges. Try to friendly with everyone. Ignore smart comments from anyone about anything. I know one of my old friends called me a "traitor" when a new friend came on the scene. Just make it a point to be a nice person and good friend, even to those who aren't close friends.
2007-01-17 06:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't care of others, save your new friend. But don't forget your older friends
2014-08-29 15:55:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should know that is very difficult to keep a friendship for 6 years...but you and your friends managed and and stayed friends.....you have to understand them...but they must understand you too....the best thing you can do is to call your new friend to spend a day with you and your group so as your old friends meet her and have the chance to talk with her.....I'm sure that if you think that she can understand you, you have to give her the chance to get in your group
2007-01-17 06:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by coolgirldina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it looks like it is time to brooden your horizens and make new friends for once you get out of school life will be about meeting new friends while having the old. change can be hard but you seem to be able to handle it
2007-01-17 06:13:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remind them that people dont own people and your free to befriend whomever you like. I'm sure you can balance your friendships but If your group is going to act stupid and immature about it....dump them!
2007-01-17 06:16:27 · answer #9 · answered by Mean Carleen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite the old friends to meet up with your new friend...and let them see why she is cool with you...it doesnt matter what they really think
2007-01-17 06:15:07 · answer #10 · answered by Simple1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋