I don't know if this applies, but yes, it IS okay to be picky about who your friends are. My family always told me I couldn't afford to be picky, but they were wrong. I never realized they had such a low opinion of me, like they thought I was dumb and didn't even deserve the grades I got. I was fairly well-liked in school, just not by my family! well, guess what takes precedence in your head? I used to be against the idea of peer pressure, I think maybe now I wish I had listened to it more. rose, you are liked and respected and appreciated here. and empathized with. now that the roof is secure, take a breath and just make it a goal not to let anything or anyone upset you. that's what I did! that's what the government wants you to do, that's how I look at it