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DEAR CAROL: Pushing to be Popular

 

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At the beginning of school, I decided I wanted to be "cool." I was hoping to make some popular friends. Finally, this girl who I thought was popular became friends with me and I was really happy. 


Then she started getting mad at me for no reason, calling me names, etc. I want to end our so-called friendship and I need to know how to do it.


I'm afraid that if I'm too harsh, she'll hate me forever.

--Frustrated

Dear Frustrated: 

It seems that you've realized it's better to have a true friend than a false friend-or a popular acquaintance.  But now, rather than dump the girl and have an enemy, you're better off not being obvious about your change of heart. 


Sit with other girls at lunch and make after school plans with others, too. Join a sport or chorus or the school newspaper or any activity that will keep you involved with different kids.  If she confronts you, you can say, "I don't want to fight," or "Of course I have other friends and so do you."


TELL US NOW! Can't solve a catastrophe? Never fear, Carol's here! Just click SEND A QUESTION to get Carol's expert advice.

POSTED ON 8/1/2009 7:00:00 AM

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I so get it girl! If you have any other friends that are nicer to you, start getting together with them. Just start to drift apart with that cool friend. If she confronts you, just say something like, "I don't like it how you're always rude to me." or "I guess we just started to drift apart. It happens."

Good luck Girl!

And this is to Carol: It's like you pulled the words right out of my mouth! You always give the best advice! Keep on writing!

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by AcePrincessGal on 8/1/2009 12:49:44 PM

 
 

1st comment! ya i would rather have a true friend then a popular friend! Smile

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by cutieme03 on 8/1/2009 10:35:26 AM

 
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