Okay, normally I don't do this but this is a very special case because of something this guy, a really cool dude known on here as Elec, posted that gave me some real confidence. First off, what he exactly posted. On one of his blog posts, he posted this very wise and intellectual quote.
The most important things in friendship are tolerance and loyality. However, if your friends do not tolerate you because of your personality, then it's them who should change, not yourself.