How can I tell if my friends don’t like me?
Hey - sorry to hear you're thinking this, it's never a nice feeling and luna is here for you 💛
Some signs that someone might not like you are:
- avoidance
- lack of effort in a conversation
- any form of nastiness or hostility (this is not okay, so if someone is being mean to you please speak to a trusted adult about it💡)
Feeling insecure about friendships is something many people experience, so you're definitely not alone if you're worrying about this – here are a few tips that might help you feel more secure in your friendships:
🗣 Communicate openly: talk to your friends about how you're feeling – they might not even realise that you're feeling this way, and a simple conversation can clear up any misunderstandings and hopefully offer you some reassurance 💬
👯♀️ Spend quality time together: make an effort to hang out and do things you all enjoy – building positive memories can strengthen your bond and help you feel more secure 🤝
💛 Focus on positive interactions: pay attention to the times your friends are kind, supportive, and fun to be around – these moments are good indicators that they value your friendship 🌟
💭 Challenge negative thoughts: it's easy to let insecurities take over, but try to challenge those negative thoughts – if there's no evidence to suggest otherwise, trust that your friends value you 💕
Please know that you deserve so much more than this feeling - if someone is making it seem like they don't like you, let them go and find someone who will 🙌🏽
And if you find that your insecurities are really taking over, it might be helpful to talk to a trusted adult or a school counsellor. They can provide additional support and guidance ✨
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luna's team of experts comprises GPs, Dermatologists, Safeguarding Leads and Junior Doctors as well as Medical Students with specialised interests in paediatric care, mental health and gynaecology. Questions are answered and reviewed by this team.