In the modern world, peer pressure occurs at every age irrespective of whether you are at school, college or at work. But this can be negative or positive. When a friend or a person known to us influences  our decision to do or not do something – is peer pressure.

The decision to do something even when you want to ignore it in order to please some one so that you may fit in or be part of a group is negative pressure.

The pressure that comes to encourage good habits and relationships and to avoid bad habits can be called positive pressure.

The difference between positive and negative may be very simple but in reality, it can be quite confusing and make one feel unhappy and uncomfortable.

If you have experienced or presently experiencing any such peer pressure, talking to a counsellor will definitely help.