I am a sophomore in college. Last year I guess I had a little too much fun. i had sex with a lot of guys and i regret
it. i was never given the time of day from boys in highschool and the fact that guys wanted to hook up with me actually
made me feel good about myself. but my self confidence is a different problem. my friends are awful to me and always make fun of my past sex life and keep asking how many
people ive had sex with. i dont want to tell them but i dont
know what to say. i know what i did was wrong but ive changed and i regret it and im sick of being disrespected. i know they are awful friends and i should find new ones
but i want to gain my friends respect. whenever i try to stick up for myself they dont take me seriously. what can i say to stick up for myself that will actually make them stop?
JustJessOx answered Saturday April 14 2012, 6:00 pm: Hey there,
Okay so you made a mistake. We all do we're only human. The fact that you recognized it and have learned from it says a hell of a lot.
You should never have to justify yourself to anyone.
No one should have to be reminded of their past mistakes and regrets and made feel bad about it continuously.
You hit the nail on the head when you said you need to find new friends. Why should you have to prove yourself to anyone? Is it worth sucking up to these people in attempt to gain respect?when you can find people who will respect you straight off the bat?
If they were true friends they would understand that what they are doing is hurting your feelings and stop.
Sure everyone can take a joke or a tease about stuff but there is a fine line.
I'm sure they have done stuff in the past that they are not proud of. I would tell you to throw something back in their faces but that would be lowering yourself to that standard.
Walk away. It really isn't worth constantly trying to defend yourself.
Remember you don't need to sleep around to feel good or wanted. As I'm sure you know. The right guy will come along who will make you feel the way you should just by loving you.
Good luck and I hope this helped.
Much <3
Jess 18/f [ JustJessOx's advice column | Ask JustJessOx A Question ]
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