If you don't want to be friends, we lose nothing - Syada Amzah

Malaysian singer and influencer Syada Amzah believes that friendships within the influencer community should develop naturally and without pressure. She stressed the importance of respecting individual choices in forming relationships and avoiding disappointment.

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If we want to be friends with someone, we can approach them well and with respect. If they want to be friends, then continue that relationship. However, if the opposite happens, we just need to continue living as usual without overthinking it.

"In the world of influencers, I think it's actually very simple. If we want to be friends with someone, we can approach them well and with respect," Syada shared on Threads. "If they want to be friends, then continue that relationship. However, if the opposite happens, we just need to continue living as usual without overthinking it."

Syada added that if an initial approach is met with a less-than-friendly reception, there's no need to persist. "Moreover, if you've tried to approach someone but received less friendly treatment, there's no need to try and greet them again every time you meet at certain events. Just respect each other's stance and continue with your own business," she advised.

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Moreover, if you've tried to approach someone but received less friendly treatment, there's no need to try and greet them again every time you meet at certain events. Just respect each other's stance and continue with your own business.

She clarified that she maintains many acquaintances within the industry whom she meets and chats with at various events. While they interact warmly, they do not spend time together outside of work-related programs. "For me, they can still be considered friends. Friendship doesn't necessarily have to be measured by the frequency of meeting or hanging out together," Syada explained.

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For me, they can still be considered friends. Friendship doesn't necessarily have to be measured by the frequency of meeting or hanging out together.

Syada also cautioned against excessive concern for others' acceptance, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy. "Especially when in this industry, if we always look up and compare ourselves to others, we will easily feel like outsiders or not suitable for a certain group. That feeling will only burden ourselves. Instead, we need to be confident in our self-worth and focus on our respective journeys without overthinking others' perceptions," she said. She also refuted the notion that all influencers are arrogant, noting that many are friendly and supportive.

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Especially when in this industry, if we always look up and compare ourselves to others, we will easily feel like outsiders or not suitable for a certain group. That feeling will only burden ourselves. Instead, we need to be confident in our self-worth and focus on our respective journeys without overthinking others' perceptions.