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Serious How do you deal with fake friends while trying to improve yourself?

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Hey guys,
I’m in high school and lately I’ve been feeling kind of stuck. The people I hang out with aren’t really my friends they act nice, but I can tell it’s fake. We don’t have anything in common, and I feel like I can’t really be myself around them.
I’m trying to improve myself every day, physically, mentally, socially but it’s hard when I’m surrounded by people who don’t care about that stuff. Sometimes I wake up motivated, ready to work on myself, but then I just end up procrastinating and wasting the whole day.
It’s like I know what I should do, but I keep getting pulled back by my environment. I don’t want to cut everyone off completely, but at the same time, I feel like I’m wasting my potential by staying around fake people.
How do you guys deal with this? How do you stay disciplined and focused when you don’t really fit in with the people around you?
 
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Hey guys,
I’m in high school and lately I’ve been feeling kind of stuck. The people I hang out with aren’t really my friends they act nice, but I can tell it’s fake. We don’t have anything in common, and I feel like I can’t really be myself around them.
I’m trying to improve myself every day, physically, mentally, socially but it’s hard when I’m surrounded by people who don’t care about that stuff. Sometimes I wake up motivated, ready to work on myself, but then I just end up procrastinating and wasting the whole day.
It’s like I know what I should do, but I keep getting pulled back by my environment. I don’t want to cut everyone off completely, but at the same time, I feel like I’m wasting my potential by staying around fake people.
How do you guys deal with this? How do you stay disciplined and focused when you don’t really fit in with the people around you?
at this point you’ve got to learn to how to find new friends who are more like you, and surround yourself with people who are also motivated to better themselves!!! i had to do the same thing recently and what finally forced me out of that situation was just literally never reaching out again bc i was always reaching out first! what helps me stay focused is my goal of graduating and finally moving out of this crap town and hanging around bad influences has a bad rep on my mindset, so maybe find something similar?
 
Hey guys,
I’m in high school and lately I’ve been feeling kind of stuck. The people I hang out with aren’t really my friends they act nice, but I can tell it’s fake. We don’t have anything in common, and I feel like I can’t really be myself around them.
I’m trying to improve myself every day, physically, mentally, socially but it’s hard when I’m surrounded by people who don’t care about that stuff. Sometimes I wake up motivated, ready to work on myself, but then I just end up procrastinating and wasting the whole day.
It’s like I know what I should do, but I keep getting pulled back by my environment. I don’t want to cut everyone off completely, but at the same time, I feel like I’m wasting my potential by staying around fake people.
How do you guys deal with this? How do you stay disciplined and focused when you don’t really fit in with the people around you?

I’ve been in the same place, and it’s tough. It’s hard to grow in a setting that doesn’t support the mindset you’re developing. When the people around you don’t value growth or honesty, you might feel like you’re always holding yourself back to fit in.

You don’t need to cut everyone out, but it helps to focus your energy on yourself. Concentrate on small daily wins, such as habits, goals, and things that lift you up, even if others don’t notice. Discipline isn’t about having the right people around you; it’s about keeping your commitments, even when it feels like nobody cares. High school is temporary, but the self-respect you build now will stay with you long after it ends.
 
Hey guys,
I’m in high school and lately I’ve been feeling kind of stuck. The people I hang out with aren’t really my friends they act nice, but I can tell it’s fake. We don’t have anything in common, and I feel like I can’t really be myself around them.
I’m trying to improve myself every day, physically, mentally, socially but it’s hard when I’m surrounded by people who don’t care about that stuff. Sometimes I wake up motivated, ready to work on myself, but then I just end up procrastinating and wasting the whole day.
It’s like I know what I should do, but I keep getting pulled back by my environment. I don’t want to cut everyone off completely, but at the same time, I feel like I’m wasting my potential by staying around fake people.
How do you guys deal with this? How do you stay disciplined and focused when you don’t really fit in with the people around you?
That's basically what coworkers are so learning how to deal with being around people like that is a valuable skill for the future. That said, you shouldn't have to be around them all the time. There's billions of people out there, and if the ones that are interested in the things you like aren't around you then you need to go to them, which means go to places that aren't the places you've been going to until you find them
 
That's basically what coworkers are so learning how to deal with being around people like that is a valuable skill for the future. That said, you shouldn't have to be around them all the time. There's billions of people out there, and if the ones that are interested in the things you like aren't around you then you need to go to them, which means go to places that aren't the places you've been going to until you find them
Yes, but personally, I'm afraid to confront them, especially since I don't know how to approach them when I have to get to know them first. I also worry that if a friendship develops, it could also break down someday.
 
Hey guys,
I’m in high school and lately I’ve been feeling kind of stuck. The people I hang out with aren’t really my friends they act nice, but I can tell it’s fake. We don’t have anything in common, and I feel like I can’t really be myself around them.
I’m trying to improve myself every day, physically, mentally, socially but it’s hard when I’m surrounded by people who don’t care about that stuff. Sometimes I wake up motivated, ready to work on myself, but then I just end up procrastinating and wasting the whole day.
It’s like I know what I should do, but I keep getting pulled back by my environment. I don’t want to cut everyone off completely, but at the same time, I feel like I’m wasting my potential by staying around fake people.
How do you guys deal with this? How do you stay disciplined and focused when you don’t really fit in with the people around you?
What grade are you in? You might have time to do new clubs, play new sports, etc. and through those mediums find new people to hang out with. Being nice and sociable in class generally helps as well.
 
Right now I'm currently a 10th grade student, i usually go to the gym with only my real friends in my free time (like 4 very good friends). And since I don't have any interest commons with anyone in my school I'm starting being very alone or just because, I'm like different.
 
I get your point, man, and I actually agree with a lot of what you said.
But honestly, how am I supposed to live surrounded by people in my class who have no goals at all, all they think about is smoking, drinking, and going to the parties?
That’s just not me.
About what you said with TRT or enclomiphene, I’m not sure if I’d ever take that, but right now I feel like my testosterone levels are probably really low because of some addictions and bad habits I’ve been stuck in (I'm only 16 rn btw).
It’s like a vicious cycle, and even though I wouldn’t say I feel lonely all the time, sometimes solitude slowly eats you from the inside, you know?
Still, I guess your life must feel calm and subtle despite all the failures you’ve gone through
 
I get your point, man, and I actually agree with a lot of what you said.
But honestly, how am I supposed to live surrounded by people in my class who have no goals at all, all they think about is smoking, drinking, and going to the parties?
That’s just not me.
Well, that’s good it’s up to you enclomiphene is probably generally safe ur body should like secrete it. I did check my testosterone it’s actually normal, I recommend you do so as well. Idk I realized everything was just dumb. For me I don’t want any brow ridge or slant so I will stop anything. All did ever growing up was playing video games….
 
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Well, that’s good it’s up to you enclomiphene is probably generally safe ur body should like secrete it. I did check my testosterone it’s actually normal, I recommend you do so as well. Idk I realized everything was just dumb. For me I don’t want any brow ridge or slant so I will stop anything. All did ever growing up was playing video games. Ig it’s just me being so insecure because all the mirrors wide in distortion I was just constantly starving myself the npd look is just not good I don’t like talking about this shit
Ye, I get that. I’ll probably check my testosterone too one day, just to see where I’m at.
Honestly, I get what you mean about realizing a lot of what we did growing up was kinda dumb.
I feel like I’ve wasted some time too, but I’m trying to break out of the cycle and focus on real habits, not just games or distractions.
I respect that you’re taking a step back and just doing what feels right for you
 
Ye, I get that. I’ll probably check my testosterone too one day, just to see where I’m at.
Honestly, I get what you mean about realizing a lot of what we did growing up was kinda dumb.
I feel like I’ve wasted some time too, but I’m trying to break out of the cycle and focus on real habits, not just games or distractions.
I respect that you’re taking a step back and just doing what feels right for you
Ye, I get that. I’ll probably check my testosterone too one day, just to see where I’m at.
Honestly, I get what you mean about realizing a lot of what we did growing up was kinda dumb.
I feel like I’ve wasted some time too, but I’m trying to break out of the cycle and focus on real habits, not just games or distractions.
I respect that you’re taking a step back and just doing what feels right for you
Uh yeah still taking care of myself just a little less. Im probably going to gain a little more weight too, it’s not forceful tho. I’m probably going to a grow mustache, light stubble.
 
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Hey guys,
I’m in high school and lately I’ve been feeling kind of stuck. The people I hang out with aren’t really my friends they act nice, but I can tell it’s fake. We don’t have anything in common, and I feel like I can’t really be myself around them.
I’m trying to improve myself every day, physically, mentally, socially but it’s hard when I’m surrounded by people who don’t care about that stuff. Sometimes I wake up motivated, ready to work on myself, but then I just end up procrastinating and wasting the whole day.
It’s like I know what I should do, but I keep getting pulled back by my environment. I don’t want to cut everyone off completely, but at the same time, I feel like I’m wasting my potential by staying around fake people.
How do you guys deal with this? How do you stay disciplined and focused when you don’t really fit in with the people around you?
having fake friends is better than being alone
 
people can grow apart. dont be afraid and embrace the change, you wont feel alone forever
 
Hey guys,
I’m in high school and lately I’ve been feeling kind of stuck. The people I hang out with aren’t really my friends they act nice, but I can tell it’s fake. We don’t have anything in common, and I feel like I can’t really be myself around them.
I’m trying to improve myself every day, physically, mentally, socially but it’s hard when I’m surrounded by people who don’t care about that stuff. Sometimes I wake up motivated, ready to work on myself, but then I just end up procrastinating and wasting the whole day.
It’s like I know what I should do, but I keep getting pulled back by my environment. I don’t want to cut everyone off completely, but at the same time, I feel like I’m wasting my potential by staying around fake people.
How do you guys deal with this? How do you stay disciplined and focused when you don’t really fit in with the people around you?
just dont have friends
 
Hey guys,
I’m in high school and lately I’ve been feeling kind of stuck. The people I hang out with aren’t really my friends they act nice, but I can tell it’s fake. We don’t have anything in common, and I feel like I can’t really be myself around them.
I’m trying to improve myself every day, physically, mentally, socially but it’s hard when I’m surrounded by people who don’t care about that stuff. Sometimes I wake up motivated, ready to work on myself, but then I just end up procrastinating and wasting the whole day.
It’s like I know what I should do, but I keep getting pulled back by my environment. I don’t want to cut everyone off completely, but at the same time, I feel like I’m wasting my potential by staying around fake people.
How do you guys deal with this? How do you stay disciplined and focused when you don’t really fit in with the people around you?
twin they not ur friends and they dont fuck wit u leave them alone
 
Hey guys,
I’m in high school and lately I’ve been feeling kind of stuck. The people I hang out with aren’t really my friends they act nice, but I can tell it’s fake. We don’t have anything in common, and I feel like I can’t really be myself around them.
I’m trying to improve myself every day, physically, mentally, socially but it’s hard when I’m surrounded by people who don’t care about that stuff. Sometimes I wake up motivated, ready to work on myself, but then I just end up procrastinating and wasting the whole day.
It’s like I know what I should do, but I keep getting pulled back by my environment. I don’t want to cut everyone off completely, but at the same time, I feel like I’m wasting my potential by staying around fake people.
How do you guys deal with this? How do you stay disciplined and focused when you don’t really fit in with the people around you?
cut them off
 
I’ve been in the same place, and it’s tough. It’s hard to grow in a setting that doesn’t support the mindset you’re developing. When the people around you don’t value growth or honesty, you might feel like you’re always holding yourself back to fit in.

You don’t need to cut everyone out, but it helps to focus your energy on yourself. Concentrate on small daily wins, such as habits, goals, and things that lift you up, even if others don’t notice. Discipline isn’t about having the right people around you; it’s about keeping your commitments, even when it feels like nobody cares. High school is temporary, but the self-respect you build now will stay with you long after it ends.
Why u so smart?
 
Ikr but they're gon finding me really weird,

Bro then how can I cut them off 😭😭😭
Ok so who cares ab what they see you as, you cut them off by not following them around and calling them ur friends
 
Hey guys,
I’m in high school and lately I’ve been feeling kind of stuck. The people I hang out with aren’t really my friends they act nice, but I can tell it’s fake. We don’t have anything in common, and I feel like I can’t really be myself around them.
I’m trying to improve myself every day, physically, mentally, socially but it’s hard when I’m surrounded by people who don’t care about that stuff. Sometimes I wake up motivated, ready to work on myself, but then I just end up procrastinating and wasting the whole day.
It’s like I know what I should do, but I keep getting pulled back by my environment. I don’t want to cut everyone off completely, but at the same time, I feel like I’m wasting my potential by staying around fake people.
How do you guys deal with this? How do you stay disciplined and focused when you don’t really fit in with the people around you?
dnr but isolate yourself if u truly wanna achieve something
 

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