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Why do friends make bad jokes about you?

I had friends tell me jokes like, " that van passing by is going to kidnap you", or " that group of men coming our way is going to rape you". 

My best friend knows that I am a virgin and he would make jokes like, "you are going to faint if you insert just the tip". 

Is there a psychological reason for these kinds of teasing?  Are my friends bad? Or are they just showing tough love?

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  • keerok
    Lv 7
    1 year ago

    Teasing is a fun part of being with friends. It's normal, everywhere. If they didn't like you, it would be insulting, right?

  • 1 year ago

    If you think it is funny then he is joking if not he just being an a$$

  • j153e
    Lv 7
    1 year ago

    Projections of hatred against you are very rarely humorous.  Suggest you read "For Couples Only," "The Kindness Challenge," and Mark Prophet's "Understanding Yourself," keep your purity, and be able to find kinder friends.

  • 1 year ago

    I tell you now,these our not your friends.

    Drop them and find others.

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  • Anonymous
    1 year ago

    It's not tough love, it's called being an immature brat. Defend yourself, say something clever back to shut them up. 

  • amy
    Lv 6
    1 year ago

    depends what country you are from or what country your friends/his parents are from. Example in my country we have ribbing/banter. Its normal to make jokes and stir your mate, its just casual, friendly and you both play along. However My friend and I have parents from another country so we are use to doing something of same concept but different execution so we find it funny and amusing but others think we're arseholes.

  • zeno
    Lv 7
    1 year ago

    They are not friends if the enjoy scaring or

    Harming you. Dump them and get better

    Friends.

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