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Senior year, approaching the college entrance examination, what should I do with my very self-centered classmate?

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Senior year, approaching the college entrance examination, what should I do with my very self-centered classmate? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

I'm a senior in high school, and I've put up with my deskmate for a year, but I really can't take it anymore. My deskmate is very self-centered. Every morning when I come to school, she ignores me when I try to talk to her. It's like I owe her eight million dollars. It was fine yesterday.

I'm at my wits' end. She asked for all my notes on politics, Chinese, English and maths [and copied them all] [I consider this to be very generous, as not many people are willing to lend their notes to others]. She threw her books at me when I borrowed her dictionary, and she asked me for every word I looked up, and then copied them.

She always asks me questions in class, and gets angry if I don't answer. She also asks me questions during evening study sessions. I can't just not answer, but I also need to listen to the teacher.

She also likes to talk to other people in class, which is really noisy. I have complained to the teacher before, and she was transferred away for a while, but her classmate couldn't stand her and cried and asked to change seats.

She also didn't ask the teacher for permission and just sat next to me. I really didn't know what to do, and the college entrance exam was approaching, so the pressure was great and I wasn't able to control my emotions as well as I used to.

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(It is worth mentioning that there were six people in her class, and without exception, none of them could stand her.)

Vivian Vivian A total of 4892 people have been helped

Hello!

From what you've said, I can see you're aware of the situation and want to change it. Asking questions is a good first step.

I know how it feels to ask questions and try to change yourself. You're not alone.

The word "inferiority" is easy to write, but it weighs us down. But dear questioner, we are not as bad as we think. We also have our moments of glory, which we ignore.

Everyone has an inferiority complex. This can be related to your family of origin or genetic.

I want you to notice when you don't feel this way. What do you do then?

If you stop feeling inferior, what will you be like? What can you do to make that happen?

When you reach that state, will you be different? Who will notice your change?

I suggest the questioner seek help from a professional counselor.

I don't know the questioner's situation, but professional counseling could help you make a change. I have some suggestions for you.

Exercise relieves mental and physical tension.

② Release your anger in a safe way.

Mindfulness meditation helps you to reflect on yourself, examine your mind, clear your emotions, and calm your anxiety.

Trust yourself. Confidence is important in our lives. It makes people happy and gives them strength. Believe in yourself to fulfill your dreams and love those you love.

With confidence, we can succeed at anything.

The more you learn, the more you understand. You can stay calm in any situation. This helps you respond to things calmly.

In your daily life, whenever you have a small success or get feedback, write it down in a gratitude diary. You can look at it later.

Life is beautiful and hard. It's not just you and me.

From loneliness and frustration to pressure, pain, and anger. And then there is the physical and mental pain that feels like a thunderstorm. We have to live.

We can change our thinking, use our resources, and build our inner strength.

We need to create a quiet, safe space to care for ourselves.

Don't give up! I'm here to support you!

Come on!

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Crystal Crystal A total of 2890 people have been helped

I hug you for being kind.

Your classmate is talking to you during class, which is making it hard for you to concentrate.

You asked for a change of seat, but he moved back.

He can copy your things, but you don't like it when he uses your things. In fact, he's even thrown things in a fit of rage.

To sum up, I would first hug you. You should be a kind child.

He has changed six classmates and then moved back to be your classmate on his own initiative. This shows that your attitude towards him should be the gentlest of all your classmates.

I can tell from your words that you find him quite unbearable, but you haven't been verbally aggressive towards him.

He will come to you first because you will take him in and not say anything offensive, even though you don't want to.

Second, I can tell you're anxious.

After all, it's the third year of high school, and now is the sprint stage of the college entrance exam. Every minute of every class is crucial.

Your classmate keeps asking questions during class, which makes it hard for you to concentrate.

Ignore him. Focus on the teacher. Don't pay attention to him.

You communicate with him, don't talk during class, and if you have a question, write it down and focus on answering it after class. Don't worry about wasting time; it's just a review of your homework.

Third, you are a classmate. You are also very self-centered.

In this case, first communicate. If I lend you something and you behave like this again, I will no longer lend you anything.

Make your point clearly and stick to it.

If he lends you something again, tell him you won't lend him anything because you'll drop it or break it when you lend it to him.

If communication is ineffective, tell the teacher to switch seats.

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Maureen Thomas The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.

I hear you, and it sounds really tough to be in your position. It's important to set boundaries for your own wellbeing. Maybe you could have an open and honest conversation with her about how her actions affect you.

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Amberleigh Knight A mind that stops learning is like a flower that stops blooming.

It's frustrating when someone doesn't reciprocate the kindness you show them. You've been very generous by lending her notes, but it seems like she takes advantage of that. It's okay to say no sometimes or to limit what you share.

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Sanders Davis When we forgive, we set a prisoner free and then discover that the prisoner we set free was ourselves.

Your focus on your studies is so crucial right now, especially with the college entrance exam coming up. If talking to her doesn't help, maybe consider speaking to a counselor or finding another way to change seats without causing too much disruption.

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Cleo Davis The beauty of time is that it gives us a chance to change.

This situation must be incredibly stressful, and it's understandable that you're feeling overwhelmed. Have you thought about discussing this with a trusted teacher who might be able to offer some support or mediate a conversation?

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Anna Miller The greatest gift a teacher can give is the love of learning.

It's disheartening when someone's behavior impacts your ability to learn. Perhaps you can find a diplomatic way to explain to her that her actions are distracting and affecting your concentration. Sometimes people don't realize the impact they have on others until it's pointed out.

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