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his grad party..
19/female.
So I'm currently in my second year of college but I have a good friend who i've known for like 5 years now in high school and he's graduating this year. Well me and him have always had a strange realtionship, we're more than friends but not in a relationship. Anyways I feel obligataed to go to his grad party but there will be so many people from his high school (he went to a different one than i did) because he is a popular jock. he plays football hockey and baseball so basically everyone from his school will be there hahaa and I just think it would be awkward for me becasue I won't know anyone and I feel like all the girls will be staring at me like whose this girl and his ex girlfriend who he is still close with will be there obviously and it's just awkward for me with her there too. He's my cousins next door neighbor so i'd know my cousin and I'd probably bring my friend that this guy knows, but I still really don't want to go. Me and her would be sitting there by ourselves bascially while everyone talks and we feel awkward. He'd be so mad at me if I didn't go so I know I will have to go at least for a little bit because I'm going for HIM but how can I make it so I don't feel so awkward because you know how high school girls are - judgemental. Any suggestions??
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Until you make it up in your mind that you don't care what other people think of you, you're always going to feel awkward. But if you go in there with the idea that you're there to support your friend and have a nice time no matter what, most people will respect that eventually. And you'll have a friend there, so you'll have someone to talk to and keep you company. Just make a plan to pop in for 30 minutes. Surely you can handle a half hour. Then, if its not so bad, you can leave. But if its too weird, well, you've said your hellos and socialized a bit and you can leave knowing you did your part. Good luck.
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If you go there with the attitude that it's going to be awkward, then it probably will be. Go to the party with the intention of having a good time, meeting new people and above all, celebrating the graduation of a good friend. If you sit in the corner not speaking to anyone, then of course it's going to be awkward because you will appear rude and disinterested. Why not ask your cousin or your friend to introduce you to some of their friends? Don't let your paranoia ruin what could be really fun. Just relax, look like you're enjoying yourself and don't be afraid to talk to new people.
If it does turn out to be bad and you really aren't having a good time then stick it out for a couple of hours, make your excuses and leave. Remember that you're there for your friend and it obviously means alot to him that you go.
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