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Why Do They Do That?: Fake Fred

Check out our series on different types of unhealthy friendships.


Fred,
What’s going on dude? I thought you liked coming to youth group with me. It seemed like you did. Remember how we talked afterwards about how the teaching was exactly what we needed to hear? And remember how you said you wanted to keep coming and hang out with the other guys in youth group?

I totally didn’t expect to see the 180 flip when we started school last week. What happened? I overheard you talking with the team about getting smashed this weekend … again.

We all want to fit in. You have to figure out who you are though and what you believe because it’s gotta be exhausting to constantly be switching back and forth between these “masks.”

It was awesome getting to know you better this summer. I hope you keep coming to youth group. (And when do you have time to come help me fix that part of the my yard we accidentally tore up)

It’s not like I’m saying we can’t be friends, who else’s butt could I whoop on Xbox? Just sayin when we’re at school, I can’t pretend to agree with what you and the rest of the football guys talk about.

- Your Balanced Bud


New Text Message from “Enabler”:
yo, don’t bring that chic you like from church 2 the party this wknd I no this girl rachael who wont care ur christian lmao

Questions for You

  • Do you change who you are depending on who you’re with?
  • If one of your friends seems to be two-faced or fake, do you challenge them?
  • Have you helped someone to wear different masks in order to fit in? Or would you rather see someone be authentic?
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Christina Mead

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I have a lot of siblings and love the Mass, so I must be Catholic. My perfect day includes a nap, my yellow shoes, a game of scrabble, brownies, absolutely no surprises, and a great phone conversation. If you want, you can email me at [email protected], or follow me on Twitter at LT_Christina.