2007-01-31 06:04:16 · 40 answers · asked by sarah ere hi people 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Having 'True Friends' means accepting them for who they are. Nobody is perfect. It's ok if you don't like them smoking but don't take up smoking to fit in with them. Try hanging out with people who have more healthier interest as you probably do. If you join a sports team or something like that you are more likely to make friends that don't smoke. If your a teenager then your still young and have time to make really good friends whose have more in common with you then your smoking buddies.
Have you tried discouraging them from smoking?! It's a horrible habit and if they don't quit now they will very likely smoke for years to come!
2007-01-31 06:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by Scorpio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well its not right just to not like someone because they smoke. When I was a teen I had a friend once stop being my friend because I said one curse word in front of her and I just thought well she was not really a friend anyways then. Not saying your not a good friend or anything dont get me wrong but just because they smoke is no reason not to like them not at all. You should maybe not talk to them anymore and find non smoking friends if you dont like it that much but you may be getting rid of some good friends over nothing thats up to you.
2007-01-31 06:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by Amy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good question and it sounds like you have the right idea about not smoking. I suggest that though your friends smoke to stick to you guns on this. You have alot of common sense and do not let the others lead you wrong.
You are going to find people in your life that do have bad habits however and though you do not need to follow them you do need to realize it probably is not going to stop just because you would like it to.
Here is what I suggest: Ask your friends if they could please not smoke around you. Tell them that you care for them but cannot stand around and watch them ruin their health and everyone else's health around them. If they do not comply then find friends who are not into smoking. Good luck and it is nice hearing a question from a teenager who uses her head.
2007-01-31 06:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always be the friend they've known you for without getting into the same ditch. Acknowledge however that things aren't going to be the same anymore and so moving on is the best way to go. Aside from that there are consequences for every action therefore make a sound decision about the company you put yourself in and be happy!
2007-01-31 06:19:26 · answer #4 · answered by anna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad to see that you are smart enough to recognize this as a problem. When my friends started down this path I started to stay away and I'm glad I did.
They started smoking in high school, then came the drinking,then the pot. All of them dropped out of college and aren't doing crap with there lives Except one...He's in jail for running heroin across state lines.
Every situation and person is different, so your friends probably wont go down this path, but in case they do, do you want them to drag you down with them?
Just kindly back away from them. You can always make more friends
2007-01-31 06:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if i was u i wouldn't stop hanging out with them just because they smoke,i would just keep hanging out with them and don't get me wrong just because your hanging out with them doesn't mean you have to smoke too.Just say no unless you want to try it.So if your close to these friends then don't stop talking to them cause of it just explain to them that you dont like that and if there going to do that then have some respect towards you and don't do it infront of you or make you do it cause if they do that then there not real friends.Well just hang in there,i was in the same boat before and trust me it worked.Good luck
2007-01-31 06:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't be influenced by them. You can't change their choice to smoke, but friends can usually push you to try it too. If you think that this friendship could make you start the habit, you 'd better find some new friends.
2007-01-31 06:09:38 · answer #7 · answered by moulin.rouge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're really close friends, talk to them about it. Try to make them understand the risks they're taking and that you're not comfortable with them smoking around you. If they're good friends, they'll understand and won't smoke while you're around. If they don't listen, they obviously don't care about how you feel, that's not what friends are for. Ditch them and find some better friends.
2007-01-31 06:09:33 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them know how you feel about it. If they don't respect what you have got to say then they aren't real friends at all. Real friends with try not to smoke or talk about it around you. and who knows maybe you can help them over come this addiction. If they turn out to be friends that don't respect you, still let them know that your there for them but slowly stop spending as much time with them and let time setle things.
2007-01-31 06:10:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all good for you by not smoking, and the friendship is a tough one ,but I think the best always is to tell them. If your friends are true friends thy will try not smoking around you or go outside etc.
Good Luck & Have a nice day ...............Mel......
2007-01-31 06:22:38 · answer #10 · answered by Melvin S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋