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(Original post by philistine)
Because women don't have friends; they merely have other women who they tolerate, but casually denigrate when in the presence of other women.

Listen to this man! He knows about women!

[SubAtomic]

Some people don't like to see others around them do well because it highlights their shortcomings. So they'll try to put you down and take your confidence either directly or indirectly. Ignore the haters and move on with your life.

Sometimes you have to put things in perspective and look at who is telling you what and why the sudden change in companionship, as in are they even qualified to make such comments or make you feel inferior? What is so great about their life that makes them an expert in anything other than getting drunk and talking .

Happens at both ends of the hierarchy, some at the top will not want to be knocked off their perch and some at the bottom will not want you to advance.

[jon64]

they can be dealt with, but it comes at a price

[jonobebe]

(Original post by JackieU)
Im an undergraduate student with good grades. I don't live in UK but i am planning to do an MA in UK next year.
I have not been really vocal about this, i told a few friends though. And their reaction really saddened me. They just can't wait for me to fail. I mean nobody has directly said anything to me, but i noticed how they started treating me after i told them. I don't boost around, saying; OH, look at me, im going to UK. I mean, i am paying for the fees and accommodation costs by myself and i had to work hard to raise enough money. I don't have affluent momma and poppa. So the burden rests on my own shoulders. One person was pretty nasty telling me that i am flying way to high and that i should stay just right where i am now, because otherwise the fall is going to be painful. So, they have already predicted my downfall.
Is it so wrong in wanting a good education and a normal job? Am i being to lofty in wanting to secure some sort of hope for myself?
Why are people like this?

they are everywhere. if u are bothered by what every of those people thinks or says of u then i guess u will not get on in life.

[JackieU]

Thanx for all your support. I'll move forward.

[diracdeltafunc]

(Original post by TenOfThem)
Because you do not have very nice friends

^^What she said. No pun intended.

[JackieU]

Well they are not being very supportive. That's true. I guess I am always trying to see the best in people. But the older I get the more I realize how this society works. C'est la vie.

[shevi]

I can speak from personal experience when I say: they are not your friends.
I'm also going to the UK next year to study and when I told my 'friends' I was greeted with a similar response. It went as far as them telling me I was 'stupid' and 'setting myself up for inevitable failure'. Also, apparently I felt 'superior' to them for wanting to pursue this. (I'm putting it a lot nicer than what they actually said...)
I'd advise you to move on. At least now you know what kind of people they really are and who you can depend on.
Trust me, when I cut them out of my life I felt a hell of a lot better for it. You should be able to do what you want. Don't let anyone hold you back

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