independance, lacking it. Options

[*[2]Nekked*]

i have this friend who just..lacks any opinion of her own or any independance. dont get me wrong though, i love her to death, but sometimes i wish she would speak up more. she really needs more confidence. but sometimes i just cant stand it when people let others step all over them. her boyfriend is such an effing bastard sometimes, the way he talks to her i just wanna punch him, but its really none of my business, and i really wish she would stand up for herself. i dunno... had to get that out..

what are your thoughts on these kind of situations and people?

[*NatiMarie*]

Dang, that pisses me off as hell. I used to be that way. People stepped on me all the time. I didn't speak out and I oftentimes, let people bully me around. I was so stupid and now I don't let people step on me at all. I now say what's on my mind and don't let people tell me crap. I didn't think people noticed the change but someone left on my yearbook a little note that made me glad. They said,(not exact words because I'm too lazy to go find my yearbook, but it was something like this): "Natalie, I like your personality and the way you don't take crap from anyone."
=P
Yay! Well, I try. I mean, if you're going to let people step on you, you're not going to be going anywhere. People are going to continue to disrespect you and such. I hope your friend finds a way to change the way she lets people treat her.
=)