I was always misunderstood...

@bembzee (768)
Philippines
October 22, 2012 11:50pm CST
I am a person who values my privacy so much. I hardly make friends easily because i am use to focus in my studies. I am not a smiling face type. I'm too serious in so many things. It is i guess because my mom raise me to understand my responsibility as the eldest. I don't know how to start a conversation to make friend but i am well verse in school. That makes others say i'm unfriendly and snobbish. I was always misunderstood by people especially my age. I can barely count my friends in my fingers. And that saddens me sometimes. What will i do? How can i change my image to attract more friends? I also want to enjoy my teen age life.
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12 responses
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
26 Oct 12
There are times where people just want different things out of there life. I think if something was meant to happen, it would happen eventually. Of course, coming to that unfortunate reality that there might not be many people that you identify with can be hard. However, it is better to come to that right now, then much later on. I am reluctant to advise changing your image. That is a crisis that many teenagers go, where they try and change themselves. All they do is attract an entire army of false friends that just identify with a mask, and not the person within. Eventually something has to give. There is really nothing wrong with being focused on your studies. Especially given that there are times where after high school, it's likely many of those people you know may drift out of your life.
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
23 Oct 12
You may start by a striking a simple "smile". That could make a big difference. Anyone who sees you smiling can be so warm and they can entice people in making friend with you. Again, start from your own self. And also, give time for socializing like going out with your friends, you may be able to meet others, "like" people in Facebook and stuff like that. Good luck. You may find some friends if you let yourself be open for other. Thanks
@sriroshan (2585)
• India
23 Oct 12
I am sure there must be something lacking in you or your attitude. I suggest you find out what is that in you which hurt the other people. I am sure once you come to know your weakness I am sure other people will start liking you. Change in you is the must
@Paper_Doll (2373)
• Philippines
23 Oct 12
Many teens have experienced troubles in their lives because they wanted to change their image just to be accepted by others. Who cares if you only have few friends if they are all true. It is the quality of friendship that counts. Some people do value their privacy so much, I am one of them. Even my husband have no access to some of my things but I do explain him why. I don't see anything wrong with that. I don't think that you have to smile a lot to attract others. I don't usually talk to other people, in fact, I choose people to deal with.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
23 Oct 12
its becuase of improper communication and not a correct level of satisfaction,so it will take time
@tatzkie23 (770)
• Philippines
23 Oct 12
hi there bembzee. I remember when i was also misunderstood by other people, that is why i hated them, i don't make friends. Because i think that i'm different in a lot of ways. Before, i was a shy person, i have low self esteem, always angry to the world. But hey, that was before! because while growing up, i was able to change that by making myself open to other people and accepts our differences and live with it. I never thought myself that i was a funny person and not that so serious. People may see my superficial as a snob because of my Chinese-like-eye. But once they get to know me, they were amazed how wonderful person i am. You see, doesn't mean you're the eldest and takes up all the responsibility, you'd make yourself to seriously. I mean that you can be serious in your studies and all that, but you can also enjoy you life while learning. One thing that can do to attract people is that try to smile. Let loose, share your likes to someone that she/he might also like. Just try to be open. But beware, there are also false friends.
@VKXY62 (1605)
• Australia
23 Oct 12
Hi, you may have a pair of blinkers on at the moment, as regards to the rest of what life and Earth have to offer, you seem to be intensely focused on that which interests you. I don't know what your field of interests and studies are. Nothing wrong with being obsessed with learning, it may takes a few years, I reckon by then you will have come across folks much like yourself, you can then share your interests. You may also have learned enough about it to satisy the obessesion for a while and start concentrating on some other related field. Go for a walk around a museum, or if that's not your cup of tea, perhaps just a sit in the forest and watch the trees grow for an hour or two. What are your interests? That is a very good cat picture, super cute. I also see in your interests list that you have some of the most important ones listed, Ice Cream and Chocolate. I am right with you on that.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
23 Oct 12
If you are affected by how people think of you, then perhaps you can consider changing some of your attitude towards others. It would not be very good also if you are not anymore enjoying your life. We also need other people. To start with, well perhaps you have a mirror at home, try practicing your smile. Then always wear it. You can be good in class while enjoying your life. Other people might want to know also your strategies on how you do good in class but you are preventing them by staying away from them. Or maybe you need their help on some other matters. Have a nice day!
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
23 Oct 12
Hi bembzee, i think you should start to the person to you in this way you can start to have a new friends if they smile you back. Like you I am serous and snobbish person when i was in high school and college but when i started to talked with my classmates everything has been change and had a confidence to makes friends too. Teen age life is the happiest moment you should enjoy it while yous still young.
@riyauro (6421)
• India
23 Oct 12
yeah I guess it is time for you to change to some extent because not everyone can be wrong. It is not good the to change but if it is bothering you and than you must change. Just e normal and try to speak with your classmates more. The more you talk the more easier it will be for you to adjust and make friends. Try smiling. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
23 Oct 12
Sounds to me like its time for you to open up some. I understand what you me about being private. But sometimes its better to be more open. Good luck, I hope you meet some more friends soon.
23 Oct 12
You shouldn't change for anyone but your self. It's better to be real and have a few friends then to be fake and have many friends. You should stay true to your self. Happy mylotting!