Friends That Have Unrealistic Expectations Of You

          Some friends have unrealistic expectations of their friends. They want to spend every second with you. But this is impossible. Many times this can be hard on you. One reason is that most people have more than one friend.                            

  Try these tips to keep friends that have unrealistic expectations…

•  Treat them the way they are treating you. They may think that you really want to be treated this way.             

•   Talk to them. Tell them how you feel.

•   Invite them over to do homework (ask your parents first). They will fell like you still want to help them.        

• Support their ideas and feelings.                       

• Stick with them. This can be a hard time for them.

•    Include them in activities you do with a small group. They may make a new friend.

            If they are still overwhelming you...

• Tell your parents about the problem. They should be able to help you.

• Explain again that how you feel and tell them that saying “no” doesn’t mean you don’t like them any more but that you also have other things to do.