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Is it normal for my friends to always insult me?

Profile: HelpfulNinja
HelpfulNinja on Dec 8, 2015
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If the insults hurt you in any way shape or form, or you feel that you are being victimized by your friends then it is not normal at all. In fact that is considered harassment and bullying and you need to explain to them how it is making you feel, in case they are not intending to make you feel that way. If they are intending to hurt you with the insults then the best thing to do is to start looking for some new friends as unfortunate as that may be.
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Profile: SaraMichelle
SaraMichelle on Dec 14, 2015
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No. They are you're friends they should be supportive, loving, and caring. If the things that they say don't fit into any of those categories, then they are not your real friends.
Profile: cheerfulSnow8191
cheerfulSnow8191 on May 12, 2020
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I cannot say that it is or is not normal, but I can say that you deserve better than this. GOOD friends do not insult you and make you feel bad. That isn't a friend. Friends should help you through tough times, be kind and supportive, and make you feel good about yourself and your abilities, not bring you down. The use of "always" really makes it seem like your friends are insulting you often, this really is not okay. Everyone deserves better than friends who do this at all, especially since they are doing it a lot of the time.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 3, 2015
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No, not really, unless that is how you and your friends communicate on a daily basis. I'd suggest perhaps speaking to your friends and asking why it is that they do this, explain that it upsets you and you are unhappy with their behaviour.
Profile: playfulMango43
playfulMango43 on Aug 4, 2015
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Me and my friends always crack jokes that can be hurtful but if it really does hurt you simply let them know and they will stop
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 4, 2017
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No. When you have a friend, they build you up not break you down. If you’re friends don’t make you fell good, they aren’t your friends.
Profile: mangotango22
mangotango22 on Aug 25, 2020
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It is definitely not normal. Friendly teasing is one thing, outright insulting or making fun of is not a a character trait anyone would want in a real friend. If they are outright insulting you, it may not even be that different from downright bullying. Consider communicating to your friends that it isn't okay to mistreat you like that, nobody deserves to be insulted. If that doesn't work, it might be time to find some new friends who will support and respect you. Keep in mind that this goes both ways. Supporting and respecting each other must be mutual. All parties in the friendship or any kind of relationship for that matter have to do it or else it doesn't work.
Profile: KimboRossi
KimboRossi on Aug 18, 2015
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I guess that depends on the severity or the impact that the insult has on you. If you feel as though it is harmful or inappropriate to you, then it would be best to talk to your friends about how you feel.
Profile: tiffanyyrosee5
tiffanyyrosee5 on Sep 27, 2016
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No it is not normal for your friends to always insult you, those aren't your friends, unless their just joking.. If that happens you should find another group of friends that make you feel good about yourself.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 4, 2017
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No, thats not normal. Friends yes something insulting each other but not always. That kind of friends that doesnt respect you is not something worth to call a friend
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