Girls, I'm embarrassed to wear flip flops?

[gerard]

Ok....I know this sounds stupid....but bear with me....

I'm a teen guy who all his life has worn sneakers and socks....to the beach, 90 degree weather days, anything....showing my feet has been almost a fear for me, it's been that uncomfortable.

Throughout the years, my mom constantly tried to get me to wear sandals or flip flops, but I always threw the idea away and insulted flip flops. My dad didn't help either by calling them "gay".

Recently however, I've felt almost left out. I feel like it's unfair to feel this uncomfortable around my house to wear what I want....I'm pretty much afraid of them insulting or being wise with me....every time my socks are off, it's some huge deal to them and it's stupid....I can't wear adidas slides with socks workout getting commented on.

I recently bought a pair of flip flops and adidas sandals...both are the farthest from feminine, but I've yet to wear them because of my family....my feet are white....and I tan very well....

My question is....what do I do about this? It's so stupid....but I hate my patents comments.....it's some huge deal apparently to not wear socks 24/7/365...no exaggeration....

[caelin]

It's just an attitude thing really. Be yourself or wear whatever you want to. The problem isn't that they make fun of you, it's that you are not confident. If you know you look fine in what you're wearing, then nothing anyone says will bother you. Just tell yourself, and convince yourself, that you look good and it feels good. Then whenever they say something to you, ignore them, or just laugh it off. once they notice it isn't bothering you, they'll stop.