I find your first statement really unsettling. How can your bullies be your true friends? I know friends especially children intentionally get on each other's nerves. But I think in a situation where you feel you're being bullied, the case is already totally different. Bullying is a really disturbing social vice. No one should tolerate it or hang out around people that make them feel emotionally upset. News came in recently of a 9-yr old who committed suicide because he was being bullied for being a gay. So, these are extremes this issue might reach. As a matter of fact, the only solution is standing up for your own self.