So I've known this girl for 6 years, and she's been copying me for as long as I can remember. And yes, I have told her about it, but it's like she doesn't know she's doing it so I don't suspect her of trying to "steal my life" or anything.
Some examples are,
1. I said I didn't want to have a birthday party, so she says that
2. I start liking a band, so I listen to them around her and next time I see her she's watching them
3. I shop at Old Navy, she shops there.
She is my best friend, so I do love her, but it's like I can't tell her anything or she'll copy me! And I know I'm supposed to take it as a sign of admiration, but it's SO annoying. There are some other things that we...or maybe just I, have issues with involving her, but that's not today's question.
Anyways, if you know what to do, please help!
My best friend won't stop copying me!?
Answers (6)
Why are you annoyed by having a friend who likes the same things as you do? Does it not seem like her interests are genuine (as in satirical mockery)? Learning from others is precisely how fandom propagates.
Nobody's forcing you to take it as a sign of anything, but in my opinion, as one grows older and struggles to find more than singular cliques for shared pastimes, such erstwhile friends (proteges) won't be remembered with disdain. Step up and be a charismatic leader, on a path of your choosing.
Pray tell, what other issues have you with her?
I have a friend like this as well, luckily we don't go to the same school anymore but its still really annoying when see each other. if you do decide to distance from her or anything like that, just make sure you be careful with her feelings, she probably just admires you, thats what my mom told me anyway
