Question Posted Thursday December 23 2004, 5:25 pm
My best friend is pretty than me, more popular than me, smarter than me, funnier than me, just BETTER than me. And the thing is...I'm EXTREMELY jealous of her, to the point I get MAD at her when she gets more attention than me!! I mean I don't show it, but inside of me I wanna yell at her. I don't know whats the matter with me!! Today, my band teacher offered to my best friend that he would loan her the skill sax if I wanted to teach her how to play (the saxophone) so then she can join the band. I want her in band because it would be way FUNNER, but now I'm thinking I DONT want her in band. She'll be better than me, prettier than me, funner than me, and nobody will care about ME anymore! I'm so worried. But most of all I'm mad at MYSELF! I dont like getting mad and being jealous of leille but I can't help it!! Any tips on how to stop myself from getting jealous, then mad, at leille?
Pwarx answered Friday December 24 2004, 12:28 am: Just accept her for who she is. Don't be mad at her, don't idolize her, just respect her. She sounds like a nice girl. Also, you need to accept yourself. Some people might like girls like her, some other ones might like girls like you. I mean come on, she likes you, right?
icey0990 answered Friday December 24 2004, 12:00 am: Its natural to be jealous..not to worry. try and always remember that there are going to be thousands of people that are simply BETTER than you..and at the same time..there are going to be thousands of people who ARENT going to be better than you. This girl is your best friend..its not like she rubs things in your face, right? Having your best friend join the band is a good thing..si what she might be better than you..so what shes prettier? There is always going to be that girl whos prettier than her. Sometimes i get kinda jealous cuz i have pretty friends too..but it doesnt get to the extreme like that..maybe talk to a guidance counselor..i know it might sound dumb..but thats what they are there for right? Im sure this will pass :)
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AdInA answered Thursday December 23 2004, 9:01 pm: ok you should stop caring about what she looks like, how popular she is, how smart she is, and how she is better. because she isn't! you need to stop thinking like that and start thinking positive! if it's really bothering you, find a new friend who will make you feel good about yourself. [ AdInA's advice column | Ask AdInA A Question ]
Karen answered Thursday December 23 2004, 8:41 pm: Why don't you try talking to your friend and telling her how you feel about all of this! It sounds like you have a low esteem! Try not thinking about the qualities of your friend! You'll get over this sometime, you just have to wait! Yeah, I know it's hard going through this and thinking your friend is prettier, popular, and smarter than you! Hope I helped :)
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tish answered Thursday December 23 2004, 8:31 pm: hey,i think that you should tell her how you feel if she is a really good friend she would help you get over it.hope this helps.-tish [ tish's advice column | Ask tish A Question ]
dancinfever411 answered Thursday December 23 2004, 8:31 pm: You seem like to me like you have absolutely no selfestem or confidence in you so you probably need to work on finding yourself so that you can get away from supposidly miss perfect for a while and have something to show for yourself!
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Shortie8959 answered Thursday December 23 2004, 8:30 pm: You just kind of have to be happy for her! But most importantly, be glad about all you have, and be proud of who you are. Good luck!
Hope I helped!
Happy Holidays!
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