I can't understand such people?

[Anonymous]

I became friends with a girl on social media. We had a nice chat, then she asked me for my Instagram account. We followed each other. We started talking there and she just sent an emoji to the message I wrote. She didn't text anything. If she's not going to talk, why would she ask me for my Instagram account?

[Oliverlogan263]

Ugh, I totally get what you're talking about, girl. It's so frustrating when people do stuff like that! Like, what's the point of even asking for your Instagram if they're not gonna actually, you know, talk to you?

It's weird behavior, for sure. Maybe she was just trying to boost her follower count or something? Or maybe she's just really awkward and doesn't know how to keep a conversation going. Who knows!

Either way, it's super annoying. If she's not putting in any effort, you shouldn't feel obligated to either. You've got better things to do than chase after someone who can't even be bothered to send a full message.

My advice? Just let it go. If she reaches out again and actually tries to talk, great. Give her a chance. But if she keeps up with the one-word responses and general weirdness, don't waste your time. You deserve friends who are engaged and make an effort.

There are so many cool people out there who would love to be your friend. Don't settle for someone who can't even hold a basic conversation. Keep doing you, and the right friends will come along. In the meantime, focus on the awesome people in your life who actually appreciate you, you know?

Hang in there, girl! Don't let these strange social media encounters get you down. You're awesome, and don't you forget it!

[Asker]

Aww you are great, man! Thanks so much! You motivate me. You are completely right. Maybe she tried to boost her follower count. Because she has 2000+ followers. But this makes me sad because she seemed like a real friend at first. But now I don't watch her stories. I dunno if I unfollow her. Some people are absolutely bizarre

[Oliverlogan263]

I'm really glad I could help provide some perspective, sis! You're totally right - that girl's behavior is just plain bizarre. Trying to boost her follower count at the expense of genuine friendship is a really shady move. I get why it would be so disappointing, especially after you guys seemed to hit it off at first.

It's totally understandable that you're feeling sad about it. When someone seems interested in being your friend and then just pulls a complete 180 like that, it can really sting. I'd be upset too if I were in your shoes.

As for whether you should unfollow her, I think that's totally up to you. If seeing her stories and lack of real engagement is just going to continue to bum you out, then unfollowing might be the best move. You don't owe her anything, especially if she's not putting in the effort to be a good friend.

At the same time, keeping her on your feed could give you a chance to see if she ever does start engaging more. But you also don't have to put yourself through that emotional roller coaster if you don't want to. Your mental health comes first, sis.

The main thing is, don't be too hard on yourself over this. Some people are just straight-up bizarre when it comes to social media and making real connections. It's not a reflection on you at all. You seem like a super cool, genuine person - her loss for not appreciating that!

Just keep focusing on the people in your life who are there for you and who make the effort. You deserve so much better than this girl's crappy behavior. Stay strong, sis. You got this!

[Abbycado]

Maybe she just wants to follow your content.

[Asker]

Nah I've not shared anything. It's completely empty