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I assist adults and couples in CA experiencing relationship challenges and interpersonal struggles including anxiety, depression, and a myriad of other life challenges.
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You cannot make people accept you! and you should never change for anyone :) The best thing you can do is just be yourself no matter what and the right people will come along :) stay true to you!
Well...to put it simply, you can not make anybody accept you. You can hope that they can and if you're the religious type, you can pray for it. There is an old American saying that says, "You can take the horse to water, but you can't force it to drink." So like this, you can provide them with reasons on why they should accept you but you can't force them.
Anonymous
June 10th, 2015 4:18pm
Unfortunately, you can't. The hard truth is that you cannot make people love you, want you, or accept you, etc. but the right people WILL love you and accept you for who you are, so be yourself. It may not always be easy with peer pressure, etc. but you will be rewarded in the long run :)
Anonymous
October 13th, 2020 3:10am
Unfortunately there is no way to guarantee that those around you are going to accept you, it’s a part of life. But what you can do is be the best person in your own eyes. Whatever you think makes a great person is what you should strive for because that is what matters most; what you think of you! It does matter what other people think if it’s important scenarios but in everyday life there will be those who don’t accept anyone and you can’t let it bring you down. You can only be the best you and then hope for the best!
Anonymous
February 13th, 2015 11:42pm
It took a while for me to accept myself but I learned that if you accept who you are than others are more likely to accept you. Confidence is the key. Of course not every single person that exists is going to "accept you" and understanding that also really helps. Just being able to see yourself and self worth is a great start.
You shouldn't have to change who you are, what you think, etc. for someone to accept you. If that person is meant to be in your life, they will accept you for who you are. Keep your head up, be yourself, and don't change. There are people who love you as you are, and those are the people you need to surround yourself with.
Anonymous
November 21st, 2017 3:43pm
You should try and talk to them as much as you can and explain to them exactly what you meant. Treat them like 3-year-old's, and explain everything in detail.
While being accepted by people sometimes feels like the most important thing in the world, the only person's acceptance that you need it your own. It is important to achieve this by valuing what makes you happy, and sometimes changing things in your life to make you happier.
Anonymous
November 7th, 2016 6:38am
People don't need to accept you. As long as you accept you, you are good. Just stay true to yourself and keep your head high.
you dont need to change your personality so you can be accepted to any group or etc.... just be your self, if people dont accept you well dont worry someone will see you being your self and will join in.
Anonymous
August 29th, 2016 7:00am
First of all I think you have to be well-behaved,calm and kind.Also always being in a cheerful mood and smiling when talking is great way to make people accept you. :)
Anonymous
February 8th, 2016 5:52pm
Why should people accept you? Be yourself it sounds corny but it's true. When you're you the world will start to accept you for who you are, not for the mask you wear.
The best way to make people accept you is to be honest if you lie about who you are they may begin to question you, so my best advice be yourself.
You can't make anyone accept you, i think you first have to accept yourself. Be yourself, and don't be afraid of being different, and you will soon find the right people who will love and accept you.
You really can't force someone to accept you. What you can do is be yourself and be patient as they hopefully come around and do accept you.
Don't make people accept you. Let them accept you. Be you, and continue being you. Because being someone else and being accepted is a lot harder than being yourself and not being accepted. If they don't like how you are, they'll have to accept it because that is who you are. Maybe only a few will willingly accept you, but that's better than nothing or being accepted for what you aren't right? Always remember that you don't have to change or do anything you don't want to just so that they can accept you. The important thing is that you're happy for what you are right now. Just remember that life is about enjoying yourself and making yourself happy. Not making other people accept you. Okay?
All the love, J. xx
Why don't you think they accept you? And who are they? Important people or not so important in your life?
Anonymous
November 9th, 2015 4:25pm
Just be yourself, never let anyone change who you are. Wait for the people won't care about your flaws, and will stand by your side through the hard times.
Accept yourself, if you like what you are after trying to accept yourself, then people will accept you, too.
by being who you are . Honest and simple .
Nobody needs to make anyone accept them. Just be yourself, if they don't like you then they are the wrong crowd for you.
Anonymous
June 17th, 2015 4:27pm
By being who your are and being confident about who you are:) if you dont have the confidence then I would advise going to a club to build that confidence:)
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