Q&A for How to Cope when Your Friend Stops Talking to You

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.