Friend Turns Into My Shadow

Ever had a friend who seems to be your personal mirror? That’s my life with Jake. One day, I noticed he started wearing the same sneakers as me. At first, I thought, "Hey, great taste!" But then he picked up my catchphrases, my favorite coffee order, even my playlist. I tried to brush it off as flattery, but it started to feel like I was losing pieces of myself. I tried to encourage Jake to show off his own style—complimented his original choices, asked about his ideas. But the copycatting didn’t stop. Eventually, I had to talk to him. I told him, gently, that I needed space to be myself. It was awkward, but necessary. Now, I’m learning to keep some things just for me, and Jake’s starting to find his own vibe. Who knew friendship could be so… reflective? 😅 #FriendshipProblems #Individuality #CopycatFriend