New girl blues

I moved to a new school and the girls were really friendly the first day but then I don’t know what happened! All the girls started acting weird and now all I have is this friend I really don’t like! She likes me but I can’t stand her. She is so happy all the time, so nice, and she is never angry.


I’m freaking out! I don’t want to hurt the girl’s feelings but I want everything to be the way it was! At my old school I was popular and everyone liked me. I can’t stand being lonely and hated! Please tell me what to do!



Hey there, chica! It’s never easy being the “new girl” in school. One of my BFFs was new in high school, and even with her totally outgoing personality, it was a tough transition for her. But no worries! Just because things are a li’l rocky now, doesn’t mean they won’t get better.


Just breathe

I know what it’s like to have a friend who kinda gets on your nerves. Let’s face it, spending too much time with any one person doesn’t usually end well.  But what you’ve gotta keep in mind is that this girl is just trying to be sweet. You said she’s really nice and happy (which, when you’re down, can get old pretty fast), so if you’re just not up to dealing with the perkiness, take a deep breath and change the topic. Bottom line is, she means well. And it’s the thought that counts, right?


Since this gal has been super-friendly to you, ask her to introduce you to some new people. If you expand your group of buddies a bit, you’ll have a li’l more space away from her and you’ll get to meet new friends, too.


Be a busy bee

My biggest tip: get involved!  I started college this fall, and I haven’t been the “new kid” since…preschool! I’m not gonna lie, I was WAY nervous about making friends in a completely new place. What really helped me was getting involved in clubs and classes that I really loved. This way you'll meet tons of peeps with similar interests. If you’re friendly and just strike up a nice convo, you’ll be sure to hit it off!


Un-Forgettable Friendliness

If you aren’t afraid to just put yourself out there, how can anyone resist you? Being nice, keeping up the chit-chat (and really listening) to people are qualities NO ONE can fault you for. Treat everyone with respect, stay true to yourself, let your gorgeous self shine, and you’ll be perfectly fine!


I’m sure with just a little work, things are sure to turn around for ya. Good luck!

~Kristen Y. <3
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12/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
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