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

Profile: dxphne
dxphne on Mar 26, 2019
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Stand up for yourself. If you don't want to do something for your own reasons, you shouldn't feel bad because your friends do want to do it. Nobody is the same, you don't have to like or do the same things as your friends just because you want them to like you. If they're good friends they will understand. They can always do it with someone else or even alone for that matter, don't let anyone make you feel bad for having opinions and don't let people convince or even force you into something you really don't want to do. If they care, they'll understand and if they don''t, they shouldn't really matter.
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Profile: Scarlettree75
Scarlettree75 on Jun 11, 2019
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According to my personal experience, friends who would dislike me for not doing what they want to do would turn out toxic and bad for my mental health. Real friends would understand your reasons and not force you through something you don't like. So leave behind toxic people and wait for the real ones to come and trust me the wait will be worth. Because we don't need people who force us to do something we are uncomfortable to do, in our life. We must make sure of the fact that we are comfortable doing things and make sure it's good for our mental health. So take of yourself by leaving people who are not good for your self behind.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 21, 2020
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Not at all! A true friend is supportive of your boundaries. A healthy friendship allows you space to be who you are any move towards things you might both like and step away from things that might make you feel uncomfortable. If there is something you don't want to do, it's 100% ok to say no. If you turned the situation around, would you dislike a friend for not wanting to do something she didn't want to do? I hope this helps guide you and feel more peace in the situation. You've got this and I have faith in you!
Profile: Moonpeace2001
Moonpeace2001 on Mar 28, 2022
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Definitely not, your friends should be your friends for who are, like you for who you are. Every person has a mind of there own and are not entitled to do anything they do not want to. If your friends dislike you becuase you dont have the same interests as them then they are not your friends. Your are free ti decide for yourself, whether you want to do something or not. If you do feel like they will have a problem with you not liking something then thats definitely something that should be discussed becuases your feelings are valid
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