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Topic: Teenage Problems



Expert: Dan
Date: 11/4/2007
Subject: Alone

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QUESTION: Hey, i'm Emmaline and i'm 16 and this stupid problem has been running my life for a good two years. I was never very popular in school, but not un-popular either. I was never bullied, never had problems with peer pressure or had problems making friends. You could say I have a pretty decent life, but i'm finding it FAR to slowpaced and just... boring. The real issue is my friends, the firneds I have are really good people, but they NEVER seem to be doing the things I want to do, and I dont like hanging out with most of them. I have some friends in the "popular" group and i've always ALWAYS envied them above all else and always try, every frekkin day, to fit in with them (I hate imposing and I hate rejection which makes problems)I've been braught to parties by them, but never invited by anyone else. I just envy their social lives, and wish mine wasn't so dull. Same with love life, I've been on dates, but i've never even had a boyfriend, and lots of guys pay little to no attention to me though i'm not un-attractive and i'm always friendly and first to start a conversation (still really shy though, nervous habits). Guys seem to like me more before they find out where I stand socially. Which brings meback to friends. The friends Ihave that are more "popular" wish they had a more slowpaced life, but I want what they have. Every day I think about it, the life I want, but no matter how I try I never get there. I find myself trying so damn hard to keep myself busy socially that im becomming worse at school because i'm constantly feeling alone and un-wanted. I'm just so tired of trying, but I hate where I am. It's on my mind 24/7 and I want this feeling out of my life... I'm sorry if this was obscure, help me?

ANSWER: Hi,
Your problem is very common.


Can I ask for more information?

Hobbies?
What you want two years in the future?
What are your career goals?
What you want in a friendship and why?

Please ask follow ups



---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------

QUESTION: My main hobby is drawing, I go to an art school and thats really my passion. In two years? Be out of my house, somewhere in the city, either really close to my friends or no where near anyone. I don't know exactly what job I want, but I know I want it to include art.
In a friendship, I want someone who's on the same boat as me, who gets me, who wants to spend time with me, who wants to have fun with me. I want someone outgoing and shares my sense of humor and isn't going to embaress me in public (which most of my friends do), someone where I dont have to try so hard.

Answer
Hi,
Sorry about the delay. Overloaded here. Please however feel free to ask follow ups.

Your art hobby is a great hobby. Can I ask what you draw? Have you talked to an art teacher about jobs in the art field?

Have you tried Allexperts art area for tips with jobs? Do you want to work in the art area here?

Please ask follow ups

You may want to talk to an art psychologist also.

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