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My BFF and I had a small disagreement. I sent her an email proposing a solution, and she hasn't replied since she said, "Maybe we just need a break." I am really upset. What do I do?

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As hard as it is, the best thing to do in cases like this is to give that friend the break she suggested. It's scary to do that because you fear that time not talking or hanging out will lead to an irreversible disconnect, but that's not necessarily the case. Wait a few days, then reach out and ask again if you can talk and try to work things out.

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My best friend is ignoring me. He never texts me first and doesn't seem interested in talking to me. How can I make him appreciate me?

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Try going up to him in person and and telling him how you feel. Maybe something's happened, or maybe he doesn't even realize he's doing it. Tell him how you're feeling and see if you can figure out how to move forward. He may just not be interested in remaining friends anymore, so be prepared for this possibility.

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For some reason my friend is completely not talking to me. Another friend told me that their mum doesn't want them to see me anymore. What should I do?

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If you can't get in touch with your friend directly, you should try contacting their mom, or if you'd be too nervous to do that, ask one of your parents to get in touch with their mom to ask what's going on.

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Last night my friends were watching a show that I had already seen and I started to act upset because I felt like it was my show. I acted rudely and annoyed at them. Now they won’t talk to me.

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You should just apologize to them and tell them why you acted rudely (but don't make excuses). This seems like a pretty small fight, so most likely they will get over it. Just make sure they know you're sorry, then give them some space if they're still mad.

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My "friend" won't talk to me. It all started when I told her how I felt after she became a model. She got mad at me for bringing her modeling into the conversation. What do I do? End the friendship?

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It's really up to you. It sounds like your friend has changed and you don't like the person she has become. Maybe you didn't say it in the nicest way, or maybe she was just being sensitive, but if she didn't take the criticism well and doesn't plan on changing her behavior, the friendship probably isn't going to work out.

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I was all fine and happy with my friend but for some reason in the afternoon he just stopped talking to me and when I try to ask why he gives me the silent treatment. What should I do?

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A possible idea would be to talk to any mutual friends, see if they know something about the situation that you don't. If this doesn't help, it's possible they're going through something at home, school/work or with another friend. Maybe give them some space for a while, eventually they should start opening up again. If he keeps it up though, he's been mean and manipulative, so it's best to move on.

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In a group, we are cool, but my friend never hangs with me one-on-one. All she does now is hang out with her cousin. In person, I asked if we were still friends, and she didn't answer. What do I do?

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Do your own thing. She seems to be wanting some distance, so give her a bit of space, and spend time with other friends. Make new friends if you want/need to. Try checking in with her again in a few weeks and see if she wants to hang out.

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My best guy friend stopped messaging me. Before, we'd stay up playing video games and voice chatting/texting, but now we text for short periods of time, and I'm always the first to text.

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Talk to him about this. Say something like, "You seem pretty distant lately, is everything okay? Do you not want to be friends with me anymore?" At least if you ask directly, he should be honest and respond, and then you'll know what's going on. He might just need some space, and if that's the case, you should make some new friends.

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My friend suddenly stopped talking to me. I tried apologizing and texting him, but he still ignores me and hasn't replied to any of my texts. What should I do?

CC Chloe

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Maybe he hasn't been able to reply. If not, try to talk to him and, if you can't, get someone else to do it and tell them what you want them to say.

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My best friend in who is the opposite gender of me is ignoring me. I don't know what I did and don't want to let him go. He has been there for me so many times. What am I supposed to do?

Jesse Pacat

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Talk to him about this. Say something like, "You seem pretty distant lately, is everything okay? Do you not want to be friends with me anymore?" At least if you ask directly, he should be honest and respond, and then you'll know what's going on. He might just need some space, and if that's the case, you should respect that.

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My good friend at work does not talk to me or txt me. I did txt her 2 or 3 times to check no reply. I haven't done anything wrong to her either. What should I do?

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Try talking to her in person. Ask her what is wrong. If she gives you the silent treatment, then think about your conversations earlier. Or think about your previous actions around her. She may be upset with you because of something you said, but you just don't remember it well.

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