I'm not the best at keeping friends because I'm an only child and people usually think I'm weird. I grew up entertaining myself and people with sibblings have a sense of needing attention that I don't have BUT my guy bestfriend introduced me to his girlfriend for us to become friends because she's like me about friends. I like her and she's fun to talk to and be around but my...I don't know...skepticism about making new friends is resurfacing b/c I don't feel like I fit in. I'm more confident and secure with myself than she is and that makes me not want to be around. Anytime she says something insecure it makes me want to snap. I figure friends are supposed to pick each other up so I'd comment with an optimistic approach to help her fee more confident. She thinks I'm really smart b/c I'm cultured and experienced but what about the things I need someone to pick me up about? I want to be a good friend but I don't want to me like a mentor and people always look to me for advise?
2007-02-23 02:11:52 · 6 answers · asked by Benny 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
baby girl, in our life times there will be tons of people that you would consider as friends. there are variety of different type of friendship. it sounds like you want the new friends to be a casual type at first. the type that you'll give them a chance to know you better and viversa. and there is no harm in that since you're not vested that much emotion out put for them.
2007-02-23 02:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by harmony 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All I ever require of my friends is that they be able to play tennis. Beyond that, they can say or do almost anything they want. If you truly had a confident and dominant personality, you would be influencing them rather than the other way around.
2007-02-23 10:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by AZ123 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm an only child as well. So I know how you feel. Just try to look up to your best friends girlfriend and maybe one day you'll see what I mean.
2007-02-23 10:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being friends is about being supportive , but it is also about honesty. Why lie to her. If you want to say something, say it.
But be careful what you say. You can still tell the truth w/out it coming out intentionally hurtful....finness it.
2007-02-23 10:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by kizdrop 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself around people.
2007-02-23 10:15:49 · answer #5 · answered by amberlynne_2007 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give emotionally what you feel comfortable giving.
2007-02-23 10:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋