uhhh...what do you do when one of the best friends you've ever had in you life just changes a lot and doesn't even notice you anymore? he's italian, but now he acts like Romano (now he cusses like crazy) and as snobby as England (no offense.) and i've been hanging around his side for about one and a half years already...and i'm still invisible...*sigh*
Ahh...lo siento, that is very tough. Well, as someone who has been around Romano for a lot of my life, I've gotten used to the cussing, albeit a little irksome occasionally. But then, Romano's always been that way...A sudden change like that? I have never had such an experience...
I'm almost positive you've already tried, but talking things out might clear up such issues. Let him know that his language is affecting people around him, especially you. Even if other people have tried, you are most likely to get through to him, since you know him so well. If he'll listen to anybody, he'll listen to you.
A single warning, though...Italians can be very stubborn. Especially ones like Romano. Speaking from personal experience here.
Well, adios! I fully believe things will get better!
-Spain
America: As snobby as England? Wow, that's a pretty big change there. 'Course, the old geezer's gotten a little better recently, but still...
Well, first of all, is he always this way? As in, how does he act around his other friends? Is it the same? First thing you should do is try to take note of how he acts in front of everyone, yourself included.. Also, does it seem like he's acting snobby and cussing uselessly to...you know...alright, Iggy, help me. What's the word?
England: Assert himself?
America: That works. So does it seem like he's trying to assert himself or boost his popularity and whatnot?
England: Because, if it seems that his actions are motivated by such, don't be afraid to go right over to him and tell him what you think. Believe me, I've had to do such things plenty of times to a certain American...
Friends can be hardheaded, stubborn, blind...but true friendship holds no boundaries. Good luck!
-England
See ya, dude! I really hope things get better! I'm pulling for ya!
-America
Well, if it seems like you're invisible to him, then...I know this sounds useless, but try making your concerns known to him. If he won't notice or acknowledge one of his closest friends, and you just can't get through to him yourself, then try talking to other people that are close to him. If you talk to his family or his other friends, they might be able to give you some answers. Who knows, maybe they have the same concerns as you do, and are simply unwilling or unable to speak out and let him know how they feel. The voices of many people will speak to him louder than a single one, and, more likely than not, he'll see how he's affecting you and everyone else and, hopefully, change for the better. If not, well, then...you may want to question the current value of your friendship between you two. If it really seems that he's changed to being beyond reproach, then you may want to turn to your other close friends. I know it's a tough possibility, but just remember that you'll always have other people, too.
...I hope I've been helpful...I'm used to being invisible, so I know how you feel...Anyway, good luck! I sincerely hope that you're able to get through to him! I know you will!
-Canada
