What to say if someone says you have no friends?
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What to say if someone says you have no friends?
What Not to Say
- Lonely? Ha! I never get lonely! I’m so busy.
- Why don’t you have any friends?
- Oh, I’d love to have some quiet time like you have.
- I wish I was lonely! My kids keep me running.
- You’ll be fine. You’ve got: (fill in the blank: your kids, your dog, your job.)
Why would someone say you have no friends?
When someone doesn’t have friends it’s almost never because their core personality is unlikable. It’s usually due to a mix of interfering factors such as: They’re not knowledgeable about the skills for making friends. They’re too shy, socially anxious, insecure, or unconfident to pursue friendships.
How do you respond to someone who feels lonely?
What to say to a friend who is feeling lonely:
- First, validate their feelings.
- Then, ask a question that helps invite reflection.
- Utilize the two A’s—affirm and ask—to see how you can help.
- Encourage them to reach out when they’re feeling down.
- Make a plan with them to do something fun digitally.
What to say to someone when they say they are lonely?
Here are a few of their very, very good suggestions.
- You’re right, this sucks.
- You don’t walk this path alone.
- I believe in you…
- How can I help?
- I’m here if you want to talk (walk, go shopping, get a bit to eat, etc.).
- I know it’s hard to see this right now, but it’s only temporary…
How do you make someone feel less alone?
Why can’t I make friends?
Perhaps there are other reasons for you not having friends. For example, it may feel like you can’t make friends, when in reality, you just don’t meet enough people on a daily basis. If you, on the other hand, come to the conclusion that you’ve seldom or never made friends, you want to focus your energy on your friend-making skills.
What happens if you don’t open up to your friend?
If you don’t open up about you, your friend won’t feel comfortable opening up about them. You don’t need to talk about something overly sensitive or something that may embarrass you. Just sharing your thoughts and feelings about things that happen is a good start.
What happens when someone says you have no friends?
When someone says that you have no friends it may feel like the end of the world. In truth, everyone single one of us has been left out at some point and time. Being excluded from a group can be very painful, and if it escalates it may be relational bullying.
When someone makes a mean comment like you have no friends?
When someone makes a mean comment like you have no friends that they are trying to exert power over you, or look big in front of others. If you are being bullied you need to tell a trusted adult what is going on. it doesn’t have to be your parents but someone who can help you with the situation.