Nothing is wrong with you, sweetheart. I use to be the same. Try to just relax when your with your friends. Don't overanazyle every joke, think of the next way to make them happy and worry your going to embarrass yourself. If you still feel uncomfortable find people you have common interests with where conversation may flow more easy.

It's not you, it's them. If they can't appreciate you for who you are then don't be friends with them.

Everyone is different. If you feel uncomforable, perhaps they are doing something to make you feel less than a real friend. I am all for the talking/ walking approach to MOST things. I find it works in a lot of areas. I would try to talk, sincerely about my feelings to them (just like you have told it to us here). If you don't feel satisfied after you've talked it through, then feel free to walk. Finding new friends is all about thinking about what you like to do, or would like to learn to do, and hanging out around the place that people do that thing. Perhaps it is in the library, because you like literature; the knit shop because you want to learn to knit. You are likely to meet people like yourself around the area that caters to your hobbies! Finally, if you start trying to make good friends with either your old or new friends, please, PLEASE work on making friends with YOURSELF first. I'm not sure how old you are, but it sounds like you might be young. It is hard sometimes when you are young or a young adult to find your special place in the world/ figure out what you like and dislike. But you have to like yourself first before anyone else can be expected to like you. If you are uncomfortable with yourself, it will be hard for others to like you. If that means you have to find a counselor to work through these issues with, perhaps you should do that. Good luck Hon! I'm rooting for you!

I have found that if someone makes fun of me, it completely disarms them if you can laugh with them and make fun of yourself too, without showing any anger towards them. For whatever reason, being able to laugh at yourself shows self-confidence and maybe even self-worth. Recognize who you are. Recognize your strengths. Also, realize your weaknesses. Maybe you are awkward. So what? Laugh at yourself, knowing you have other strengths that make you a great person to know and be around.

My fiancee had this problem and everyone says 'nothing is wrong, nothing is wrong' But it turned out he has Aspergers Syndrome, and they didnt find out until he was 18 - - so a lot of unsocial and lonely years could have been changed =/ If you have been this way all your life for seemingly no reason, look up 'Aspergers Syndrome' and see if the description is familiar to other things in your life.

Nothing is wrong with you. They tease you because the problem is with them and their perception of you, though I can't say much more, since I don't know how exactly they mean what they say. I would say you need to find self worth outside of having friends. A person is known for who he hangs around with, yet he is not who he hangs around with.

dont be afraid to laugh at yourself, but also know your self worth.....fitting in? fitting in is only valuable if you're comfortable with the environment...perhaps you could be hanging out with people who's actions you dont agree with...if you have already looked into social disorders and you dont have the symptoms, i'd say nothing is wrong with you...there are very insensitive people out there, but there are also lots of good ones that you may have more in common with...i know its easier said than done, but try to relax and realize when people joke, it's usually just that, they dont go home and think about you,so dont waste your energy on that...good luck

Hi. You do not say how old you are so I assume you are a teen. I believe everyone goes through this social awkwardness at some point in their life. Many people have different points of views toward others. They may be trying to draw you out to see where you stand by testing you with comments or just to see how you react when they talk to you. Please don't take this as teasing and do not take it personally. Alot of people will just stand there and listen instead of participating. I was that type of person for a very long time. I do not think there is anything wrong with you.

I love your question. First let me say that nothing is wrong with you. Remember that. Secondly, I need to ask you a few questions and forgive me if they seem a bit personal. Were you ever abused while growing up? Physically, sexually, emotionally, mentally? I was abused like this when I was younger and when this happens it sets a very sad stage for yourself and how you conduct yourself in life. It always made me feel like a square peg in a round hole. Never being able to fit in society. It was horrible. Because I had no one to help me it took me years to become socialized and have friends and feel comfortable in my own skin. If you were treated like this when you were younger it probably taught you to think of yourself as inferior. It's important to remember that you are not inferior and that it wasn't your fault that any of this happened to you. Generally speaking, though, if this was the case, people can pick up on these vibes and that could explain the treatment you are getting from others. The other question I would like to ask you is: Do you have a higher than average IQ? If you talk with most people with higher than average IQ's they will tell you that it makes it harder to relate to the average person. I have a very high IQ and for the most part I feel like an alien walking around not being able to relate to many people. Believe it or not, Einstein felt the exact same way about people. As for being seen as more of a joke than as a friend this could be due to your low self esteem. I did this when I was younger. I joked all the time to overcompensate for my feelings of inferiority. As a result nobody took me seriously and always made fun of me. I finally learned to keep my humor in check. I still have a very quick wit and am great with one liners, but, now I know the appropriate times to use them. This may be the case with you. I don't know. You don't mention your age, but, take heart. As you get older you will learn the social cues needed to operate on a day to day basis with other people. It just takes time. Some people (as in my case) may take a little longer. The important thing is to have faith. It will happen for you and again, remember, there is nothing wrong with you. Purrs, Catwoman=^..^= & Mija

You care too much about what other people think. Be yourself, when people see you are just who you are, and comfortable about it people will stop being disrespectful.

Dude, Even I feel the same. I feel shattered and all alone. I feel the world is not made for me. But now I have started to get along with it. Someone once told me that every individual has a talent which is indigenous and only he/she possesses. I have started to laugh it off when people laugh at me! Don't fret. Everything will be alright. Cheers Krish

you're not alone. i know how u feel. nothings wrong with you.

i do not not know what is wrong with you, but you can make yourself more interesting by reading more and asking questions.

NOTHING is wrong with YOU ; it just appears that you are around a lot of idiotic and inconsiderate people ... I'd make new "Friends" as if your so called "friends" make fun of you; they are NOT your "friend".

Like me, you probably have Aspergers Syndrome or some other autism-spectrum disorder. +3