I recently entered Std XI in my own school. Almost all of my old friends have left the school. Now I rarely know anyone and I’ve tried hard to make new friends but the group with whom I have my tiffin break are a bunch of new girls who were friends in their old school. They ignore me or whisper to each other in front of me making me feel uncomfortable. I asked if they have any problem with me on any issue. They said it was nothing. One day what happened broke me down completely. During the break when I went to have my tiffin with them they deliberately moved away on seeing me. For a while it looked as if I was chasing them so I gave them place to move away. Later I approached them but they told me to go away as they had some personal talks. There are two other girls with whom I could have my tiffin but they are not of my mentality, so it’s almost impossible to stay with them. I have not told my parents about this but I don’t want to stay in this school. My parents don’t support me on this issue and are forcing me to stay in this school. I am mentally and psychologically broken down. I cannot concentrate in class and become irritated for no reason. Whenever I sit quietly these thoughts haunt me. Please help.
Dear son, friendship is a beautiful relationship of mutual trust the grows with time. You seem to be a in a hurry to build new friendships, even before knowing well the “ bunch of new girls” that have come to your school. Have patience; give them time to slowly come to understand you and appreciate you. In the meantime, have your tiffin with the other two girls, whom you say “ are not of my mentality”. Be humble and kind to them; you might realize that they are not at all bad and could actually become good friends. You also made the mistakes of not telling your parents about this situation. They too can advise and help you in taking the right decision about changing your school.
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