Question Posted Wednesday January 12 2005, 9:21 pm
I'm 13 and I need some help with my friend "Kelly"* I've been best friends with her since 5th grade and now we're in middle school. She has always been a very competitive person but lately she has been plain nasty. She insults us and makes comments that really hurt. She has even said something insulting about my mother. She always likes to win and makes sure she is right in everything. She is pretty self-centered and thinks highly of herself. I've been her friend too long to totally drop her but both of my other best friends agree she has been acting really horribly lately. What should I do?
*Changed name for privacy.
Additional info, added Wednesday January 12 2005, 10:35 pm: Her life is actually pretty good. She has 2 siblings, 2 undivorced parents, a big house, good clothes, and a cruise nad giving grandparents. Even if she was in a pit, she has no right to insult us all. The worst part about it? All the adults find her absolutely charming. She is pretty, smart, kind girl all the adults love. I was kind of stunned when she made the comment about my mother, but I liet it slide to see if she acutally meant it. I then remebered I had forgotten she was still there and I had left her to walk with some other friends. I bet that was her revenge. She always has to have the last strike. . Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? dancinqueen08 answered Thursday January 13 2005, 7:18 pm: You need to be upfront with her and tell her what's up. One of my friends was hurting my feelings and I told her and she stopped. If she doesn't stop, thne you need to drop her no matter how long you two have been best friends. There is no point in having a friendship when the person is being mean to you. I can only say tell her what is going on. [ dancinqueen08's advice column | Ask dancinqueen08 A Question ]
shortytina422 answered Thursday January 13 2005, 1:32 pm: i think that you should drop her!! if you have been her friend for so long, she should not be treating you like that!! even though you think that you have been friends with her for so long so you don't want to loose her, well it might end up getting worse!! just think about it before you tell her that you don't want to be her friend if you think it is the right thing then do it but if you think you will regret it later then don't do it!!! [ shortytina422's advice column | Ask shortytina422 A Question ]
xogiggles37xo answered Thursday January 13 2005, 1:32 pm: i think that you should drop her. she has no right to be a bitch.. especially someone she's "friends with" tell her how she's acting and just let it all out to her in person because some people like to write notes and thats gay.. there will be a possibility that you might want to be her friend again.. think about it before you do it. think about if you think that in the future you might deside to want to be her friend again. x3 xogiggles37xo. [ xogiggles37xo's advice column | Ask xogiggles37xo A Question ]
JadedinNowhere answered Wednesday January 12 2005, 11:28 pm: I actually have been have a VERY similar problem.. and I"m wondering if your name is Carly.. but anyway.. you should put up with kelly if you really want to keep her friendship. But if hse has said nasty things about you, your family, and your friends.. I don't think I would make that last very long. [ JadedinNowhere's advice column | Ask JadedinNowhere A Question ]
Shelbyjune answered Wednesday January 12 2005, 10:12 pm: Is there any way you can talk with her, ask her what's gotten into her without letting her know she's hurt you? I'm not sure, but she might not know she's hurting you with her insults, but then again, she might and she might love to know she's getting to you. I think the insult to your mother should not have been allowed to go without saying something.
There is the possibility that her homelife is the pits right now and she is lashing out at people who mean something to her to make herself feel better. I don't know. It's just a thought. Also, acting self-centered doesn't always mean she IS that; often it is covering up a real problem with self-esteem. Is there any way you can visit with her without your other friends, like go to the mall or McDonald's and talk or something? Keep in touch if you need anymore help. I'll try if I can shelbyjunebug072@yahoo.com [ Shelbyjune's advice column | Ask Shelbyjune A Question ]
*ashlee* answered Wednesday January 12 2005, 10:08 pm: beat her up, show her shes not so great.
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