*offers virtual comfort*

I totally understand. As a child, I used to be quite sensitive to touch and still have an aversion to it, or get almost violently uncomfortable when it feels like someone is going to hug or hit me in particular; and am to this day incredibly sensitive to loud and especially sudden or persistent sounds too. It's not easy to live with, and that's not helped by the plain truth that understanding from strangers and family alike can be hard to come by. It's really sad that your family doesn't listen to your needs (again, how many times have we been told to ignore it, or just deal with because that's what everyone else does?). It's not fair, I know, and you shouldn't have to deal with this kind of treatment. I think you should continue to clearly communicate how uncomfortable physical contact makes you until they respect your wishes, and you shouldn't have to worry about being selfish or guilty. You deserve to feel comfortable and safe, and others don't have the right to take that from you for their own satisfaction. There's nothing wrong with standing up for that.

May fortune be with you, pangolin. I hope things improve on your end!

I sympathize with you!! I sometimes don't like being touched either. But there are some things you can do to cope with it better, which I will list.

1. Try taking the initiative and touching the other people first, rather than waiting for them to touch you.

2. Think of it as the same thing that happens when a super-cute puppy or kitten puts its paws on you, or licks your hand, or something like that - just a way of showing love. It's just the same when a family member touches you, as when a puppy touches you! :) (This won't help if you don't like being touched by animals either, but if you don't mind then it's a very helpful way to look at it.)

3. If it's a stranger brushing against you or shaking your hand, imagine that they're just a piece of furniture, like a chair you happened to move past or a lamp you just picked up. 

Maybe the more you interact physically with people, the easier it will be for you. Whatever you decide to do, I hope you can find a solution! You've got this!

I'm sorry :( I'm similar. It's not okay for your family to mock you about it. And I'm really sorry about the kids at school - I'm homeschooled now, but things like that used to happen to me all the time. There's nothing wrong with you for not liking being touched, and I would like to go drop my biggest book about space on the heads of everyone who does this to you. 

About the bullying - is there anyone you can tell at school? I know that people don't actually care - I'm not that out of touch - but maybe it would work? 

*sends comfort your way*

Ooh, yes, I've got advice!

First off, if you act confident, people will often instinctively defer to you or accept you, as long as you don't seem brash or over-the-top cocky. There are also lots of different ways to state your opinions. You could start by saying that the other person's opinions are very interesting or thought-provoking. Then say, "But have you ever thought..." or "But some people say that..." and then state your own opinion. 

Or, if it's just a matter of saying something about the other person's clothes, pets, etc., try and find something honest but yet complimentary to say. If you absolutely can't find anything, which could always happen, you can be honest! Just say, sort of slightly apologetically or pleasantly, "I'm afraid I'm not that fond of [whatever it is]" or "I honestly didn't like it that much..." And then add, "But I'm sure it [whatever it is] is really nice, it's just that I personally don't really like it."

Hope this helps!

Aw Starli :(

*hugs and positivitea* I'm so sorry about that. That's really not cool of him. You're so cool and smart and you deserve better. I have no idea what it's like to be broken up with, so I apologize if this idea is insensitive or pushy or something, but maybe you could make the best of it and write a song about it or something? I know you love to sing (I do too btw!), and some of the lines in this comment kinda sound like they'd make an amazing song, and then maybe if there's like a talent show at your school or something you could play it and just watch him realize it's about him, or just have the song for yourself. Just pointing it out though maybe it was stupid, point is I'm sorry and I hope you're doing okay <3

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry.  I don't really have any advice, but I will offer all the hugs and positivitea you want <3

Oh no!! I hope it all works out and you can get back together. *sends hugs and positivitea and best wishes* I'm thinking of you.

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Bruh it's been like a week??? What the heck. You deserve better than that Starli... You're literally so fun and caring and creative. I can't even how blind someone's gotta be to not see that. :/