I feel really left out sometimes...dont really know how to handle it?

Question

Ok. So, i'm a sophomore at college. I was sooo excited to start back to school and all. Then today i remembered how it sucks sometimes that i seem to be the only one left out of the group of girls i usually hang with. Don't get me wrong, they are awesome people and are there for me when i need them. But my best friend up here constantly needs all of the attention to be on her at all times. Shes just one of those people who constantly have to be the center of attention, and frankly it really annoys me. I cannot stand when my friends dont seem to listen to anything i say...or ill say something and nobody acknowledges it...My best friend will constantly interrupt me in the middle of talking to somebody to turn the attention around to her. I don't really know how to tell them how i really feel without sounding like a total *****. I know this is probably me just thinking way too much into things...but it hurts my feelings a lot..i dont really know what to do sometimes, i feel really alone. Im like 2 hours away from home and when i talk to my boyfriend about it, i dont think he fully understands me. Im not sure what to do..or how to make myself feel better? I guess what i really want to know is how do i not let it bother me as much? Anybody with some good advice?

Answer 1

god its like I am living the SAME EXACT friend-life as you are.  

Answer 2

Try talking to your old friends, not in your college. Or try meeting some other people. When you feel left out try getting a hobby like tv shows, knitting, a sport. at least you'll have something to do while you're bored.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Because you're now an adult, you can't ask these people to pay attention to you. It just doesn't fly after about age 14. What you need to do is decide on your limits of how long you will stay in a situation. If it gets uncomfortable, quietly get up and leave. Don't make a scene or anything. The more often you leave situations where you feel neglected, the better off you'll be. After you leave, do something nice for yourself - buy a pen or cappuccino or something.