I feel really lonely and I only have 1 real friend but she hangs out with a different group of people than I do and she said I can hang around with her in the new upcoming school year when I told her I feel lonely but I don’t want to seem like I’m just following her and her friends around what should I do ? 🩷

Hey, joining an established friendship group can feel pretty awkward at first 🩷

Since your friend invited you, you could accept while also being honest that you're worried about seeming like you're just following the group around.

Your friend might have ideas for making it feel more natural, like arranging a group hangout or activity where everyone can get to know each other.

Try chatting to their friends one to one too, perhaps by asking about their day, showing interest in what they enjoy, or giving a compliment.

This can help you form your own connections within the group, rather than only knowing everyone through your friend ✨

You could also join a school club or activity you enjoy, which can help you meet more people with similar interests outside that group.

Building friendships takes time, so try not to put pressure on yourself to fit in straight away, and keep being yourself 💕

Hope the new school year brings some lovely new connections 🌟

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