how do i get people to like me more? i don't want to change myself, but, can you give me steps to being, well, confident, happy and friendly? (basically, outgoing) i just want steps, or something along those lines. (for some reason, i'm better at learning things when they're in steps,lists.) anyways, thanks for the help <3.
angie91 answered Monday April 23 2007, 1:57 pm: hey!
You know what, you definitely wont like my answer. But I think I should give it to you anyway.
You were right on the first thing. You can't change yourself, and people will like you for who you are. So you need to get that straight first. I admire the fact that you want to make yourself a better person, but you're doing it for the wrong reasons. I know the answer to your question and I can give you steps to being confident and happy and friendly and outgoing because I am all of those things, but I am them because I like myself the way I am, and if someone doesnt like me, they don't like me. I have to live with it. I'm not going to have more friends by being more outgoing. I'm not going to have better friends because I'm more confident.
I'd truely be happy to help you, but I don't think that I should tell you all of these things so that you can change yourself "to get people to like" you.
Let me know if you want to better yourself, for yourself and not for people.
I know I didn't help your question, but I think that when you look back on your life, you will realize that if you make the changes for yourself you will already be happier and more confident because you're doing it for yourself and not that guy you want to like you or that girl who looks popular. I'm really sorry, and I debated answering this question because this was my answer, but I can help you (really I can) I just want you to know that you shoulcnt change yourself for others, only for yourself.
Lots of love,
Angie91 [ angie91's advice column | Ask angie91 A Question ]
straightup answered Monday April 23 2007, 10:51 am: 1. go shopping and spend money on really nice things that fit you well. you can do this without spending a fortune
2. stand infront of the mirror everyday and tell yourself what you like about you. Get to know yourself, and build up your selfconfidence.
3. Know that you are the shit. you are the bomb. a confident girl beats a hot girl with no confidence. im not saying you arent hot, that of course i dont know. but honestly, if you can just feel confident in what you are wearing, WORK IT! if you can strut your stuff, and be confident, people will be attracted to you.
4. Be positive. about life, about you, about your future, etc. Everything that has happened in your life so far, the people you have met, the things you have done and recieved and given, have been attracted by you. think about what you want. you can achieve it. these little tips can help you achieve it. YOU ROCK! people just dont know it yet.
so build up your confidence!! go to a nice salon and get them to style and cut your hair and they will know what looks best on your head shape, face shape, hair texture, etc. just feel good, and you will look good, and confidence comes with that.
good luck let me know how it goes.
BY THE WAY -
I realise it sounds like I'm trying to get you to change yourself, but what I'm getting at, is do things that make you feel good. You can get a new wardrobe and a new hair cut, but get what works for you. I'm not telling you to lose your individuality, I'm trying to help you find who you are, so you can become more confident and attract people into your life. They will like you for who you are either way- you can change the outside as much or as little as you like, but the inside will always be the same. [ straightup's advice column | Ask straightup A Question ]
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