So I am the most kindhearted and amazing person, I have great friends, great career and I am good at a lot of things. I’m proud of my accomplishments, almost done with college and very good at backgammon. I mean I’m a pro. I’ve beaten a lot of people in it. My friends were impress but got tired of it. I do have a bit of a smart mouth and more advanced of my peers when we were in special education.
This one girl (let’s call her Tiffany) always mocked me, and criticized me for having a “big head” and tell me I’m not as special as I think and not that great. She said she was going to humble me. I ignored her completely. Most of my peers said they’re tired of hearing about my accomplishments all the time and it’s getting old. Tiffany is a sweetheart, but her and her twin sister seem to have a strong dislike towards me. She says hi and gives hugs to my friends and others but they completely ignored me. I get jealous. They have no interest talk to me even though I’m kind to them.
My friends started ignoring me completely. When someone else shares their accomplishments, they congratulated them and I ignored me. Tiffany challenged me to a game of backgammon. I got nervous and said fine, but it was gonna be her. She scolded, “I’ll humble you! You’ll see!” We played a couple games and I kept beating her and my friends weren’t rooting for me like they usually do. When Tiffany finally won, my friends cheered for her HARD. They were happy. I didn’t understand why my friends were cheering against me. My friends walked away with her admitting they’re happy she won and not me. I was hurt. 😭😢💔
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Ah man, that's super crappy what went down with your "friends". Sounds like Tiffany really had it out for you and was able to manipulate the others. Some people just get off on bringing others down when they see them succeeding.
Try not to take it personally - says way more about her insecurities than it does about you! You did nothing wrong. Don't let them steal your shine sis, you keep doing you and being proud of your accomplishments.
As for those so-called friends, maybe some space is needed. Give them time to think about how much they value your friendship without Tiffany's influence. True friends will come around.
In the meantime, surround yourself with people who appreciate you for who you are. Stay confident - you seem like a total badass who doesn't need their approval. Better days are ahead, this too shall pass. Chin up queen! 👑
They probably think you brag too much. Confidence is sexy and attractive, but being obnoxious isn't. Not saying you are, but maybe be more humble.
Okay I see your point, but my friends didn’t have to cheer against me. I’m not being obnoxious. I’m just proud of my accomplishments. Is that so wrong?
Not wrong. I don't know what happened, I'm just saying quiet confidence is attractive, bragging isn't.
Did you piss them off some how?
No! Why would I? I just don’t understand why they suddenly stopped talking me and when I show a new accomplishment, I get ignored or they roll they eyes.