Is it normal for my friends to always insult me?
dkotabarrios
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Apr 4, 2015
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Some friendships have a natural humor to them that can include constant insults. However if is something that bothers you, you should tell your friends that you don't like it and maybe things can change.
Anonymous
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Jan 12, 2016
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This is a difficult question to answer. It depends how you mean insult. There is a term that is always thrown around these days 'banter'. Yes insulting people in a joking way can be funny as long as the person you are insulting is your friend, understands its a joke, and you know they aren't offending you. However if they are isolating you individually and just insulting you constantly on serious things and if you say you don't like it and they continue then they aren't real friends and it is definitely not normal. It is a form of bullying and you deserve friends that respect you better.
cherrymikuh
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Apr 8, 2015
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no it's not you deserve a self respect tell how you really feel about the insult her respond might be negative but at least you showd her you repect yourself
SaturdaysChild
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Oct 27, 2015
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No. It is not. There are only two options: 1. They are not your friends.(because friends don't do that) 2. They don't insult you, you are just too touchy.
Anonymous
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Apr 16, 2015
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Normally if your friends are insulting you, they're not true friends. If you do not feel like you can confide in them for help and in times of need, and that they would feel they could do that with you too it's difficult to know if the friendship is worth holding onto. Evaluate your feeling towards your friends before making any hurried decisions.
WaltzingRavens
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Jan 12, 2016
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No it's not normal. If your friend is doing so in a playful way, like "God you're awful!" after you beat them at a game, then it's just friendly banter. But if the same sentence is said with hostility, a sneer, or maybe a dangerous edge to their voice, it is NOT normal. Many many times you can think you have a good and true friend, when in reality they are using you as a punching bag. They may not mean to necessary pick on you because you are you, but simply because you are the one available for them to pick on. Trust yourself, if it doesn't seem to be working out then edge your way out of the relationship.
Brittneym101
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May 13, 2015
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It just depends on how they're doing it. If it's constructive criticism then it may be normal, but if they're saying things that are hurting you instead of helping you then it's not normal and you should probably start to question whether they're your real true friends or not.
AdviceAlly
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Jun 7, 2015
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sometimes its normal for friends to kid around, but if it gets to the point where it really bothers you, pull your friends aside and say "hey i know ur joking, but it still really hurts" and if they are ur real friends theyll stop
YourSupportingHalf
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Sep 25, 2015
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If it is in a friendly way and you know it's the way your friends are then it's okay but if they are doing it to be mean that is not okay. Real friends don't belittle you with insults and what not. Friends are supposed to make you feel better about yourself and make you feel like you can trust someone.
MsWhite
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Jul 19, 2016
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Friendships are sometimes based on insults, inappropriate humour and what not. However, for somebody to do it to you ALWAYS doesn't seem very normal. In any case, I cant say anybody would feel good after being insulted all the time. You need to be vocal about how you feel about the insults.
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