How to deal with freaky friends. It happens to all of us: You have a friend who’s just way too weird. Maybe they tell you about their dreams, or maybe they always want to talk about their sexual escapades. Maybe they’re into something you’ve never heard of before and don’t quite understand. Whatever it is that makes them so different from everyone else, you love them, but sometimes, their differences can be hard to deal with.
Many freaky quotes for her that can help you express how you feel about your friend. Maybe they’re a little eccentric, maybe they’re just really into something that you don’t quite understand, whatever it is that makes them so different from everyone else, you love them. But sometimes, their differences can be hard to deal with.
Here are some ways to get through those moments when not-so-normal friends get under your skin:
Just be Honest.
Being honest with your friend is the only way to get past this problem. First and foremost, if you’re not in a good place with what’s happening, it’s important that you voice your feelings to them. It may be hard for them to hear, and it may take some time for them to understand what you’re going through, but it will help clear up any issues before they become big problems.
This might seem difficult at first, but once you start talking about your feelings and needs (and theirs), the rest of the conversation should flow easily enough. If they don’t understand why something makes you uncomfortable or ask questions like “Why are we even talking about this?” just keep explaining yourself until they get it. They’ll eventually come around.
Tell them what you need.
As much as we’d like to think that our friends are telepathic, they’re not. We all tend to assume that our friends know what we want or need without having to ask for it explicitly. But the truth is, most people don’t mind readers, and even if they were, it’s still important to communicate your needs so that everyone feels heard and understood.
I’ve been guilty of being too vague when asking for help in the past (“I could use some help with this project.”). If I had instead been specific (“Can you take a look at my essay? I’m worried about how my analysis section flows.”) I would have felt more confident about receiving the feedback I needed, and then had time to make changes before turning in my final draft.
Let it go if they don’t get it.
If a friend or family member doesn’t seem to understand or accept what you’re going through, it can be hard to know how to deal with them. They might try to tell you that everything will be fine and that “it isn’t that big of a deal”. Or they might say things like “No one is going to judge you for being gay.” While these things may be true, they don’t acknowledge the fact that even though there are more accepting attitudes in society today than ever before, there are still people who are homophobic. It’s important not only for your sanity but also for your safety (physical and mental) not to let anyone else’s negativity get between you and your happiness.
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In some cases, however, this may not be an option due to family ties or other circumstances outside of our control. In these situations sometimes it just comes down to being able to accept yourself as well as others around us without judgment; something which takes time but will ultimately lead us all towards acceptance on all levels.
Remember, they’re freaks, and you love them anyway.
Your friends are freaks. You love them anyway.
They may not be the most reliable and trustworthy people in the world, but they’re yours and you love them. They might even have a few screws loose from time to time, but that’s okay. You accept their flaws because you know it’s true: everybody has them. Everyone is different and weird in their ways, so why wouldn’t your friends be?
You can’t expect everyone to act or think like you do all the time, and that includes your closest companionship. Your friends are human beings, after all. They aren’t perfect; they make mistakes sometimes too (which is why I say never go back on a promise). But guess what? So do you. We must learn how to deal with our freaky friends with grace instead of judgmental attitudes towards them because ultimately…
In conclusion, you are not alone. And you don’t have to do it alone. There is nothing wrong with being a freak, and there is so much right in the people who love you despite your strangeness. As long as they want to be there for you, love on them back with all the freaky love they deserve.
