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Are my friends going to dislike me if I don't want to do what they want to do?

Profile: JustAnEmpath
JustAnEmpath on Jun 14, 2016
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If these are your true friends, they will understand your reasons behind not doing whatever they want to do. If this happens a lot, perhaps pursuing some new hobbies and developing friendships there might help. :)
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Profile: HealingLotus
HealingLotus on Jun 15, 2016
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Well it depends honestly. It depends if they are real and healthy friend. A real friend wont mind if you have different interests than them, a fake friend or someone who wants to use or control you, make want you to do things they want to do regardless of how you feel about it. It's important to choose people who respect your choices and emotions.
Profile: bbvvv
bbvvv on Nov 7, 2016
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It deeds. If they're your real friends than they shouldn't be offended by your decision. If they are your true friends they would understand you and would respect your decision.
Profile: TrannyNamedLuke
TrannyNamedLuke on Feb 20, 2017
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Some people will dislike you. But they should not be your true friends! Your true friends will love you no matter what.
Profile: mimo29
mimo29 on May 2, 2017
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I think we all feel pressured at some point to do things to feel more accepted, especially among new friends. If it's not a huge compromise, that's fine! Whether it turns out to be a pleasant or not-so-great experience, you can learn from it, and your friends should support you. But I don't think you should feel overly distressed about friends disliking you for not giving in to pressure to do something you don't want to do. Make sure they know how unwilling you are, and if they still pressure you, let them know they shouldn't.
Profile: Kummerspecko
Kummerspecko on Sep 11, 2017
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They might, and they may not. But if you think what they're saying isn't right, don't do it. Be yourself. That way, your friends will understand why you took decisions and will respect you.
Profile: Duckswithmoose
Duckswithmoose on Nov 14, 2017
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Maybe, but certainly not forever. It's not going to ruin your relationship if you don't do what someone wants just 1 time. And if they are constantly asking you to do things you don't want to do, maybe they're not such a good friend
Profile: LoyalTea610
LoyalTea610 on Dec 19, 2017
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A real friend will make compromises or will accept and respect your decision. It is okay to dislike things.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 5, 2018
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You're friend's aren't going to dislike you if you don't want to participate in activities you don't want to, they want you to be happy and have fun and if you don't have same interests of things you do than you'll understand it.
Profile: ruedabega13
ruedabega13 on Apr 17, 2018
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If they are real friends they shouldn't dislike you for wanting to do something different. That being said, friendship is about compromise. Sometimes do what they want and sometimes do what you want.
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