Frenemies

You know those people, who when you tell them good news, don’t seem that excited for you? And they joke around with you and say things like, “I hate you!”, but you sort of know they’re only half-joking? Frenemies. You can’t live with ‘em, it’d be a lot easier to live without ‘em. They seem to be nice and and fun to be around, until they strike. It could be a not-so-well concealed backhanded comment, or a subtle insult. Frenemies slowly break down the walls of your self-esteem.

Don’t let them get away with what they’re trying to do. If they insult you, call them on it. However, don’t let things turn confrontational. Just say, “Jeesh that was sort of mean.” Don’t egg them on by becoming vulnerable either. Or just stay nice. No matter the rude things they may say or do, stay positive and keep smiling as if they haven’t done anything mean. They’ll soon come to see they’re wasting their time, or they’ll get bored, or (on the off-chance) they’ll actually begin to respect you. I don’t really know why I’m writing this. I guess I’ve just seen so many people deal with frenemies in the totally wrong way. Don’t become rude straight back, and don’t let them get away with what they’re doing. Just a little word to the wise.

<3,

Sweet Tart