I have the same problem, I'm easy going and friendly, but I feel I'm an easy target for jokes. I also get very annoyed about it and I feel powerless to change or respond. It's like I just want punch the guy right in the face, and beat him to the ground!
Damn, it irritates me that I also tend to act silly and stumble on talking in their presence (maybe because I'm not relaxed), that I end up becoming more of a target.
I hate also that I FEEL like I'm singled out, as if people respect each other and just pick on me.
Now, since only a few people mainly make fun of me, I sometimes rationalize that it must a flaw in their character, and that I should let go, but I just CAN'T! This is very annoying to me!
Or I could just ignore them, but that's not a solution, IMO. Also, the "moves" (for lack of a better term) seem subtle enough that I can't just blow up. And I feel if I respond firmly, that people will pick one me more, just to irritate me. I don't know what to do. Very frustrating...
