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About Haley
Expertise
I can answer questions related to high school relationships, friendships, popularity, clothing styles, as well as academic questions about classes.
Experience
I'm a 17-year-old who is about to graduate. I have a variety of friends from all across the social spectrum. I've been called "popular," but it's something that's developed unconsciously. I didn't seek out popularity; my friends and I just seemed to become that way. I know all about the drama, the pressure, and the heartache that comes from being a public figurehead for the rest of your peers.
Organizations
I'm in band, the youth choir, and am President of the Science Club.
Education/Credentials
I have a 4.1 GPA from taking mainly AP courses throughout high school.
Awards and Honors
I am a member of the National Honor Society and have made the Honor Roll since Junior High.
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You are here: Experts > Teens > High School Life > High School Life > Friendship
Expert: Haley
Date: 4/29/2008
Subject: Friendship
Question
QUESTION: How do I know if I am a too clingy friend? My friend and I text constantly and are always in communication but sometimes I think I get annoying and he wouldn't like me. How do I change this?
ANSWER: Robert-
I would suggest evaluating how much time you spend with him. Do you have other friends you hang out with? Are you ALWAYS talking to him, every day? Does he ever give any indication of wanting to be by himself?
What you should do is just make sure that you have other friends. And instead of trying to hang out with JUST him, make sure you hang out with a large group of people sometimes so it's not just you two all the time. Don't text him or IM him EVERY day. Just take a tiny step back, and you won't be seen as clingy.
Feel free to ask a follow-up!
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QUESTION: Thanks for the advice. I do have other friends but my other friends don't really like him. Like they are trying to persuade me to not be friends with him and always make comments like, "Why are you even friends with him". How should I deal with that and balance both friend groups?
Answer
I would suggest just playing it cool. Although you should look at why they're trying to make you not be friends with him...like, is he doing something illegal? Is he a bad influence? Consider that as well.
But if you feel that they don't have any good reason for trying to keep you away from him, just divide your time and shrug it off. If they say "Why are you even friends with him?" Then say "Because we have fun and I like hanging out with him. It's no big deal."
Don't try to force them to interact with each other, just hang out with the group or with him at different times.
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