-- Posted by Anonymous at 5:45 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 Basically, I don't really truly fit in at my school. I could, but I have friends from all different groups. Their groups don't like me, and when I bring all my friends together they don't like each other. I've been to other schools and camps. I fit in just fine there. I don't truly fit in with anyone here because my school is really shallow, and most cliques are orientated around after school activities.  My parents won't let me join any, so I'm just left...hanging. One of my best friends is Asian, and she hangs out with all Asians, who do not accept me because I'm not Asian. My other best friend is in debate, and the debaters don't accept me because I'm not a debater. Our class lists just got posted today, and once again, I have no classes with anyone I know. Well..I know people. But it's full of classes with people you "kinda" know, but you guys probably won't be friends. Sure, challenging social situations can be fun at times, but right now, I'm just tired. It sure seems like no one else has to work this hard. I just wish....I was famous or something, so I could travel around the world being home schooled, and meet lots of new people who are like me. This year is going to suck, again. -- Posted by Nobodys Listening at 5:47 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 Dude, I feel the exact same way... Every year has sucked because of that exact problem and I've done the wishing I were famous or whatever thing, but trust me, it doesn't work... -- Posted by iinsurgent at 5:47 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 Having no classes with anyone you know just presents the opportunity of finding new friends. It gets tiring, sure, but if you don't keep trying nothing is ever going to happen the way you'd like. -- Posted by dipshit at 5:47 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 yea i know exactly wut you mean. i have a bunch of friends tht i have nothing in common with, but the ppl who do the same stuff i do dont like bc i was tom-boy when they met me lol :] -- Posted by cptg at 5:48 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 make new friends. -- Posted by devilcurls6981 at 5:48 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 dude i know how u feel. -- Posted by Anonymous at 5:49 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 Quote: from cptg at 5:48 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 make new friends. Well obviously. But I am tired. For once, I'd like to be in my comfort zone. Having friends scattered out everywhere doesn't help me at my school. It hinders me. -- Posted by Aliboo at 5:52 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 Finding that niche is difficult. Honestly, i envy you. I have few true friends, and way more of the ones that you arent going to become friends with. My suggestion is, work with what you have, develop the friendships you have, treasure them, spend time individually. Its nothing to give up on or be depressed over. You just have to make the best of what you have, improve it, and fix the holes. Find your own thing, maybe a small group of people you can really enjoy. It will take time and effort. -- Posted by utheh at 6:02 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 I know how you feel but I'm sure there are plenty of people in school who don't really fit into any one clique, and I think you should look at this a positive thing. Since you aren't stuck into one clique you have the chance to make close friends from different groups. If you think about, aren't a bunch of friends from different groups better to have than one small clique of people who will only hang with you if you do and act the way they tell you to. You should try to get your friends together without anyone else from there clique and thinks might just, click. If you really feel you need to join a club or group to feel accepted you could try to run for a group like student council. This will make your name a little more well known around the school but won't really lock you into a clique. Just remember, it is never a good idea to sell your personality for acceptance. -- Posted by CrankTwilight at 1:24 am on Aug. 12, 2008 In grade eight, a couple of years ago when I was 13, I had that problem. I was shy, didn't know anyone in my classes (except for one girl) and everyone was stereotypical. But knowing less people actually got me to do better with my grades, made me happier, and more social. It was a big domino affect that worked perfectly. So by the end of the year I had great grades and new friends, with new memories to share. : ) Keep positive, it'll work out.