Unsure if I should make the switch

Not sure this is the place to post this. Hi. So I need / want a new phone. I currently have an iPhone X and my battery health is crap (70%).

I think androids are great phones! Am considering making the switch.

If I trade in my current phone, and use a gift card that I was gifted last month, I could get the pixel 8 pro and the pixel watch 2 for no cost to me. It’s a great deal.

The problem is that almost all my family and friends have iPhones. And if I were to switch, I would be missing out on a lot of group messages, iMessage, FaceTime etc. it’s something I really enjoy only because everyone has one. That’s the only reason why I have an iPhone.

I know this sounds so dumb, and silly, but it’s something I like being part of. And switching to android might cause me to isolate myself unwillingly.

Even in social settings (especially when trying to get someone’s phone number) it’s like if they see you whip out something that’s not an iPhone, immediately there’s a sense of social decline for you. I think it’s stupid, but I understand that it exists.

Again, I know this is so stupid. I feel childish even posting this, but I’d love the perspective of someone who made the switch! just want your insight on it.

Thanks for your help all!