TEEN ADVICE: DOES IT MATTER IF PEOPLE DON'T LIKE IT?

I recently had a haircut and I think i love it but some of my friends are making a fuss about it. "Hey Nana, that haircut doesn't fit!" "It doesn't look good on you!" while some of my friends absolutely love it.
I got a lovely comment from a co-worker this morning. He actually told me how much he loves my new look and how he would really want his girlfriend to wear my hairstyle so this got me really confused. Who the hell is telling the truth? If anyone had actually told me i was going to have my haircut earlier, i would have argued point black because i never had any plans to shave my hair..( I didn't shave everything). All the same, i really really love my haircut. I got really bothered at first when i started getting comments i didn't like but you need to see me now... As confident as ever! Why am i telling you all these? I just want to share simple steps on how not to care about what people say or think about you. As young adults, a lot of things would take place in our lives.. not just a haircut that some of your friends would frown at some things you do but you need to brace up and do what you love doing as long as it's not illegal.

•  Remember that some people might not like what you do because the are envious of you or have personal problems. Have it at the back of your mind that some people would like you and some wouldn't. As harsh as it might sound, it is the real truth. Just learn to be happy.
• Please be with people that accept you or love you for whom you are. Some friends actually want to have full control over your life or want you to do things their own way while you want to try something different. Let go off these kind of friends and associate yourself with people that bring out the best in you.
• Note that the more you stand for something, the more people will respect you. The sexiest part about not giving a fuck is pressing on regardless of what people say. Why should you even please people that do not like you in the first place?
• Whatever you might be going through, it is very paramount to know that it would definitely come to an end. Everyday, just say to your self "I am special". You should care less about what people think.

• Never stop doing what you love to please nobody. They also do things they love without people telling them off.

If your friends still do not accept you for what you are, please do not hesitate to change them. This might sound hard to do but it is for your own good. I hope i have been able to help people who do not know how to deal with situations like this.