[worldpeace82]

Does anyone else have this problem?

Most of the guys I have or have had crushes on are a result of my friends' influence. One of my preppy, abercrombie&fitch girl friends will make a comment like, "Oh, him? I had a crush on him last year! He's really cute. And super popular." And before, I only saw him as another guy (not my type--he's buff and blonde while im nerdy, haha) but after my friend's comment, I started getting nervous around him. And it just sorta turned into a crush.

We were friends, but now my nervousness and unwillingness to talk to him in case I let my nervousness show has led to awkwardness... haha...

And I don't want to like a guy based on what my friends think--that would be just for the wrong reasons.

Any suggestions on how to stay "above the influence?"

[blueskiezgurl]

know what you really like, that would keep you from being influence by others

[AzizOnDeck]

Ask yourself "So why do I like him again?"

[darae]

have standards and know what you like/dislike and stay true to it

ex. you hate olives but your friend raves about them and now you like olives.

doesn't it sound silly?

[VOGUEx]

ah happens to me sometimes...make me really take a look to see if i missed something or it could be the other way around..people get influenced by me. and like the people i like. >.<