if you think you are going to be asked to dance or be someone's girlfriend.
2. Talk to a trusted friend. A friend can provide support and
offer their own perspective on the situation.
3. Remember that you have control over the situation. You do
not have to accept an invitation to dance, or to be someone's
girlfriend, if you do not want to.
4. Practice assertiveness skills. Assertiveness can help you
communicate your feelings and needs in a clear and respectful way.
5. Set boundaries. Let your friend's ex-boyfriend know that you are
not interested in him, in a clear and direct way.
6. Avoid situations where you are alone. If you are afraid of
being asked to dance or be someone's girlfriend, you should avoid
situation where you would be alone with the person in question.
7. Be confident. Remember that you are in control of your
own life, and you do not have to do anything that you do not want to do.