My friends don't seem to get me. I mean they just aren't interested in the same things I am. Should I ditch them? I know it's harsh but, we just don't seem to click. There aren't many others in my school who seem remotely interesting to me. What should I do? Should I try to persuade my friends to do some of the things I like or what? What do you think?

Why don't you talk to your friends?? Mabey there are some things that they do or hidden hobbies that might interest you or that you already do....... try talking and mabey you guys can come up with something that you all like.

HMMM WELL I THINK I AM HAVEING THE SAME PROBLEM ITS JUST THAT I HAVENT NOTICED YET. OR MAYBE I DONT WANT TO NOTICE. I MEAN WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN FRIENDS WITH A PERSON FOR 9 YEARS IT HARD TO LET GO. JUST TALK TO THEM MAYBE YOU CAN WORK SOME THINGS OUT

well, my boyfriend is going through almost the same thing. He's now realizing that he is growing out of his friends. I'm trying to get him to meet new people in school and stuff but it doesn't seem to work too well. Your best bet is to go places you've never been and start meeting new people. Because you are probably growing out of your "school friends" too. So jsut try new things and I'm sure new people will pop up!

Everyone goes through this stage. Many people will probably tell you to ditch them. Only ditch them if they bash your interests. A friend wouldn't bash your interests.

Try to get them to do some of the things you like to do, compromise with them.

well, if they are truly your friends they would be willing to do something you don't like to keep you happy. And, in school, you can still talk to them but that doesn't mean you have to hang out with them out of school...be a loner, if they aren't interested in doing stuff w/ you, it might be lonely but no company is better than bad company, right?

You dont necessarily have to ditch them. Im going through the same thing. Gurls at my school dont normally dress the way i do and my "friends" dont like how different i choose to be. But thats their opinion.You say that other people dont seem to look interesting, how will you ever know till you go talk to them? Talk, find new friends, but dont intirlly ditch your friends you have now.

I don't think you should ditch them for differences. Maybe you just need to find something that all of you like to do.

I'm not a druggie or an acoholic or anythings like that. It's just I'm interested in reading different things (actually I think I'm the only one who reads), I like different shows, we have different views, etc.....

Wait...you like your friends but they dont do what you like them to do? Drugs? Drink? Im confused...explain this to me because i would be happy to help

Friends? this sounds all to familiar, If I were you (which i am not, sorry:P) anyways, I would try to communicate with them, tell them the truth upfront. I've learned that an honest open relationship with ANYONE, is the only thing thats going to work in life. Likes, dislikes, it doesn't exactly matter. If they're great people, then you don't have to "dump" them as friends, You can just Stay good friends, but you know, Change is good, if they can't understand that, or understand where you're coming from, then they need to open their eyes and realise. I'm sure You are a GREAT person, and i'm sure they are good people too. Try to settle your differences it may not work, but its worth a try, if there is nothign you can do you break away slowly...S,L, O, W, L, Y, I've done it from my best friend two years ago, and now we're still friends...just we don't talk 24/7 or hangout ALL the time but i got through to her by talking. Thats just my opinion mate, follow your heart

Try to talk to them

Yeah, it seems harsh, but it seems like we're from two different worlds. I get really tired of their close-mindedness.

ditching them isnt the right thing to do. maybe jsut try and find a common link between you and them. there has to be something. and if there isnt, maybe gradually you'll all realize that you have your own differences, maybe you'll become accepting of that.

huh. think yer on yer own on this one

One thing you have to remember is that your friends aren't you. You can't make them be like you. Ask yourself, "Do I have fun with these people?" "Do I enjoy being around them?". If you answered no to both questions, maybe it is time to find some new friends. You can try to get them interested in some of the same things you are, but you can't transform them into your perfect friend.

Join clubs or activities outside of school. Sports, music programs, and church youth groups are all good places to meet people. I have a couple friends at school, but most of my good friends live in other towns. We IM and email. It's great, because I have found some people who are interested in the same things I am. Also, even if your peers don't seem interesting at first, talk to them. Don't judge a book by its cover. You could miss out on meeting some wonderful people!