Friendship problems

Recently I've felt so alone. The only "friends" I have are the ones at school, but the thing is I don't like how they treat me at all. They're so rude to me, make fun of me and always seem to leave me out. They never invite me anywhere, but then they always go out with each other or other friends they have outside of school. It feels like no one wants to be my friend, I try being sociable and outgoing but nobody reciprocates, and it's not like I can just move to another friend group. It feels so embarrassing how I'm just staying in this group like this and it kinda hurts, but I'm scared of being alone even though I feel lonely already.
What makes me feel worse is that I'm 17 and I always thought teenage years were the time to have fun and enjoy with your friends, but I never do. And it hurts. My mum says I should just talk to more people but it's so hard. Idk where or how to make new friends.

Idk what to do about this. Does anybody have advice please

Reply 1

Kathy89

Join some clubs for common interests.

Reply 2

Anonymous #2

hi there i used to be in the same spot as you. your friends seem to be trying to distance away from you, i'd say that you should just let them go and focus on yourself. Chasing them wont get you anywhere so it's best to just just be alone. I know it sounds tough but would you rather be alone but content with yourself or would you be insecure around/with a bunch of people? It's best to thrive without them and I promise it gets better in the end and you'll find better friends throughout the year by just focusing ur energy all into urself 🙂

I wish you luck <3