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Question Posted Friday May 6 2005, 11:55 am

my friends keep making fun of me,but i know there are just joking but it makes me feel bad, can anyone help

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i_will_stay_with_you answered Friday May 6 2005, 11:47 pm:
come clean with them!<3

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BeFABULOUSxo answered Friday May 6 2005, 11:14 pm:
"my friends keep making fun of me" that sentence right there doesnt sound right. Because friends dont make fun of friends. They just dont. Well maybe a little bit, but not to the point where it is so upsetting that you need advice on how to stop it. This is not meant to sound mean or to say your "friends" are mean. Just talk to them and tell them that the way they've been acting is bothering you xO ali

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Casey answered Friday May 6 2005, 8:04 pm:
They dont really mean it. But just do it to them and talk about them or confront them and be like I know you guys are kidding but still I dont like you guys doing that.

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Shelbs4968 answered Friday May 6 2005, 7:58 pm:
well either tell her to stop and tell her how it makes you feel, or do the same back to her

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Cierra answered Friday May 6 2005, 5:16 pm:
tell them you dont like it. and dont sugar coat it.

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HeLOVEDme answered Friday May 6 2005, 5:15 pm:
Oh my gosh i've been in the same position where you are! My freinds, people i've liked! It hurt. They always asked why do i take it so seriously if they are just "joking" I didn't like it, but now, I think what they say is pretty funny. If they dont stop, just say, Thsi is hurting my feelings try not to be so harsh. Or, make fun of them! Pretty soon you guys will all be laughing together!

-Rachel

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gcfreakadoodle answered Friday May 6 2005, 3:53 pm:
ur friends suck..... they arent your real friends if they make fun of you screw them

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Laura_Ashanti answered Friday May 6 2005, 3:53 pm:
Dont worry sweetie, this happens to everyone - especially in middle school. Girls especially think its funny to comment or something on an outfit or something you said. They want to catch every mistake youve made/or are making so that they can just point it out. Then say "Im kidding!" Unfortunately, EVEN if they ARE just really funny & like to tease people for a laugh from you and dont really mena any harm, its still not necassery for them to do it JUST to you and so often. If that happens, its harrassment. But, not the kind you would tell a counselor/principal about. Just roll your eyes as if you think its immature because it is. It doesnt happen as much in high school, let me tell you that. Talk to them, tell them it hurts your feelings when they do that. If they dont stop, then maybe you should ignore them for a little while until they get the point. But for now, just ignore it and maybe laugh it off say wow thats a good one or something sarcastic. &hearts;

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milleniumgoddess answered Friday May 6 2005, 3:39 pm:
Let them know how they make you feel. No matter how corny it sounds. Your feelings matter. Let them know that you wouldn't treat them that way and it hurts that they insistently criticize you.

There's probably just a flaw in communication.

Try reacting differently to their comments. Instead of laughing it off or letting it slide. Nip it in the bud right then and there. Whatever issue they make fun of, shake your head and disagree. Do not even snicker. They may say something like 'dude lighten up' or 'someone's in a bad mood'. That's your perfect opportunity to say 'ease up with the [glasses/dork/fat/whatever] jokes. They're bugging me.'

Your true 'friends' would respect your wishes.

If they're insistent and only one or no one comes to your rescue, borrow a cliche, 'it's nice to know who your friends are.',
or 'with friends like you guys, who needs enemies'.

Don't be afraid to step on some toes. It's a friendship, it's not perfect. Depending on the crowd, expect some friction to your newfound courage, but know that once they get alone and really think about it, they'll understand and make efforts to stop.

Don't be a drama queen about it. You don't want them adding ANOTHER thing to the joke pile. Keep the tears inside and be strong.

Pay attention in the future. They may be making honest efforts to stop, but it's such a habit that they keep letting one slip.

But, if they keep relentlessly doing it, despite the conversation, dump them. You're a good person. You'll attract better friends.

Good luck.

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Teza answered Friday May 6 2005, 3:28 pm:
They are probablly just kiddind around. But if it bothers you , you need to let them know that you feel bad when they say stuff like that. X0

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elena answered Friday May 6 2005, 3:00 pm:
really, all you have to do is tell them how you feel about them saying things about you.

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Ashley1 answered Friday May 6 2005, 2:46 pm:
Tell them what they are saying and how it makes you feel. If they don't change get new friends. Real friends wouldn't treat you like that.

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AdviceMistress answered Friday May 6 2005, 2:42 pm:
tell them how you feel and tell them they need to knock it off and if they don't i would get rid of those fools and get new friends that treat you right.

*BeSs*

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ThugGirl041790 answered Friday May 6 2005, 2:34 pm:
Tell your so called friends how this makes you feel.. and that you wished that they would stop and if they dont then beat they ass.. much luv dez x0x0

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crAzy4yA05 answered Friday May 6 2005, 2:15 pm:
talk to them and tell them how their making you feel

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mrs_radcliffe answered Friday May 6 2005, 2:15 pm:
Talk to them. If there been so awful to you, you shouldn't have to put up with it what they thinks funny you obiously dont find it funny when its about you.

luv roxie
XxX&hearts;XxX

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oOh_sOo_Sw3eTx3 answered Friday May 6 2005, 2:06 pm:
tell them you dont like it and to stop.&& if they dont stop forget about them.nobody wants a "friend" that makes fun of them

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Van_10 answered Friday May 6 2005, 2:05 pm:
hello there,
i am one person that don't make fun of poeple regardless who they are, tell them why are they making a joke out of you and see what they say , if they are true friends they ould stop or maybe they are insecure or jealous of you

take care

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Brittanie_Lov_Landon answered Friday May 6 2005, 1:02 pm:
Well, don't let it bother you. Just ask them why their are doing it and to please stop. If that doesn't work beat the hell out of them

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FunnyCide answered Friday May 6 2005, 12:10 pm:
Do they know that it makes you feel bad? If they don't, just tell them that it makes you sad. Just say something like, "I know you're just joking, but it hurts my feelings when you tease me that way. Would you please stop?" You have to be nice when you say it or they might get mad at you. I imagine it hurts your feelings that your friends tease you. I know that it hurts when anybody teases you. I've been there. But, I have true friends that I can joke with. And we only make fun of each other a little bit. (ha ha you're such a dork!) Lol. But, besides telling them, tease them a little too. All in good fun, of course. Laugh at yourself. That is really hard to do, but if you learn, everyone will respect you more. If you can crack a joke on yourself, and laugh, you'd be amazed at how people will look at you. They'll think you're something special - which you are.
-FunnyCide

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