My friend is pretty self-centered and he knows he is but he doesnt know what to do or why he thinks he needs attention. Any advice?
2007-02-21 13:28:26 · 5 answers · asked by OneRadTaco 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
This is a psychological problem that needs a good analyst; but tell him to try a routine:
When he goes to school, or work, wherever, tell him to immediately begin looking at people he is passing, or who are passing him. Look at each one individually. Say to himself: That is a unique person. That person has value. That person deserves attention.
Always refer to everyone around him, and do this for two days.
After awhile he will get into the habit of thinking of someone else.
If he sees someone struggling to open a door; open it for them and ask if they need help.
If he is in a store and a person looks bewildered, as if he can help THEM.
Is he an only child?
Is he a middle child?
is he a youngest child?
there are so many reason we crave attention; and it usually stems back to the fact we got none when we needed it most.
2007-02-21 13:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He juz need to Open Up his heart & mind.Be forgiving,willing to share,help,volunteer in yr neighbourhood will enable him to have a broader heart.
2007-02-21 13:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Goosters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was anyone in his family self-centered?Was he neglected?
2007-02-21 13:33:32 · answer #3 · answered by gotabedifferent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps he should talk to an expert if he dosent know himself why he is that way - seek him help he may end up with no friends at all
2007-02-21 13:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats his problem. its called low self esteem. worry about yourself. and the fact that your asking for him is kinda feeding his self centeredness dontcha think? dont be his *****.
2007-02-21 13:31:40 · answer #5 · answered by Gina Smile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋