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Jackie54, 15

I'm in high school and I have great friends. But I'm in higher classes than all of them so I'm alone with sophomores in most of my classes. And when I do see my friends, they are always together. And when we are together at lunch, they are always talking and leaving me out. And she's always back-facing me. It makes me so mad; I don't want to hear that I should confront her about it because it’s not an option. I told my other friend that it made me mad, but it’s not her fault that my other friend is doing that.

Whats it Mean ?

  • Jackie54, you are friendly and have a great personality; you do not have a problem with meeting new friends.
  • You should try to make friends in your new class and ask him/her sit with you at lunch. If your friend attempts to back-face you, then you can begin a new conversation with your new friend. But, try not to back-face as well.
  • Set an example for your friend by including everyone in the conversation.
  • Ask your friends about some of the activities they may be involved in and accompany them to the club, organization or game. This will get you talking about some things when you are feeling left out.
  • If your friend is making it obvious and continues to leave you out of the conversation, in a pleasant tone say, "Hey, what's up with that?" She probably will respond by asking "What?"
  • At this time, you should tell her you do not like to be excluded.
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