Normal to be made fun of by friends?

I have a group of 5-6 friends I hang out with a few times a week. I like hanging out with them, but everytime I do I am ALWAYS getting made fun of. Its starting to make me wonder if they are really true friends of mine or not, also its getting to the point where it makes me not want to go hang out with them and just stay home alone all the time. They make fun of me for being an only child, tell me how I have no friends (even tho they are my friends) and tell me to "get out more", even tho I see them usually 3-5 times a week. Is this normal?

btw... we are all 20 and 21

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24% Normal
Based on 45 votes (11 yes)
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  • kittyjibblets

    poking fun at friends is totally normal except when they all gang up on you like that. it's not right at all!! i used to let ppl talk to me like that cause i wanted to remain friends with them but then i got sick of it and told them off and have new friends that actually respect me. they are treating you shitty and you don't deserve that. i say tell them that they're being assholes and you're sick of it and move on if they don't change their ways!

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  • Your_Neighbor

    I went through something similar when I was in the 6th to 7th grade. Do you have any acquaintances? You should try hanging out with them more, maybe in the end you'll see they are your real friends.

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  • Failed_the_Turing_test

    Mainly you seem to confuse a bunch of dickheads for friends - sadly this is not an abnormal confusion.

    Humans are social animals - to the point where often we prefer social abuse to fear of being alone. Regardless of this, don't waste your life with people who makes you feel bad.

    A kids book called "My secret bully" does wonders for kids who are confused by some of their "friends" actions.
    Since you (presumably) are not a 4 year old I'll summarize:
    1) Friends do not deliberetly make each other feel bad - you are not bigger by making others feel small, nor are you a friend.
    2) What people do say more than words
    3) Friends can feel happy for each other (i.e. score a goal)
    4) If somone say they are your friend, but do things a friend would not - they are not your fiend.

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  • sockssweaters

    I experienced a similar situation where, three of us were great friends, but both of them were closer with me than they were eachother. The only way they would bond was by making fun of me. (ie. telling me how ugly I am, that I have no friends, that I'm stupid, etc.) One day I completely exploded on them. I would address your friends now before it becomes too much to handle and you get extremely angry.

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  • ohhhhhhyeahh

    Let me start off with this, I'm really sorry, that must suck!!
    Personally, a little name-calling, or just giving each other shit, here and there among friends is totally normal in my opinion. But this sounds more severe than that, I think that you should explain your feelings to them, and if that doesn't work...maybe just meet new people because these people sound like they aren't worth your time, let alone your friendship.

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  • muffincloud

    i have the exact same problem except im 16. it's like their source of entertainment is breaking apart what i have to say. if that's not enough for them they just start to demean me in any way possible. then when i leave they act like they've done nothing wrong and criticize me for staying inside all the time. i know, it sucks but it's normal. just needs to be dealt with

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  • Icarus00

    Honestly, me and a group of friends do the same to this guy we know. And the reason why we do it is because we are truly fed up with him. I'm sorry to those who think its wrong, but when someone invites him self over and is constantly a downer, and just doesn't plainly fit in with us. We can't help but abuse him because were not a fan of his personality.

    That said, you might have a trait that your friends don't like. Try and change your self up a bit, but don't say you changed to them or make it obvious that your still screaming for there acceptance. Its a cruel world, but that's life. =/

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    • BlackSheep1

      Well I am definitely not the one that "invites myself", infact, I never invite them to do anything. It's always them inviting me to do things. And since I posted this almost 6 months ago, things are a lot better and they don't make fun of me anymore.

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      • PoisonFlowers

        I'm glad things are better for you now. I've went through the same sort of thing when I used to hang around with a certain group and it was just pure shittiness.

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  • Bonnabell

    Your freinds should not be making fun of you if they are really your freinds.

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  • topper33

    if your being made fun of by your friends you should get some new friends becouse you have no friends at all.

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