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    My friend and I used to be super close and talk and hang out all the time. Recently we haven't talked as much as we used to. I don't know what to do or say. Help?
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    It depends on what you want to accomplish. Sometimes people just drift apart, so if you're okay with the friendship ending, you don't have to do anything. But if you miss her, tell her! Say something like, "I miss the way we used to hang out all the time. We should try harder to stay in touch." If she doesn't seem to be interested in being friends anymore, that's tough, but you'll have to accept it and move on.
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    My friend recently didn't sit with me in class. She ignores me when she's around her other two friends from another class. She feels jealous when I hang out with other friends instead. What should I do?
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    Talk to her; it may just be a misunderstanding. Maybe she feels restricted with one friend, so she's expanding her friend circle. The best option is to talk to her.
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    I did something to my best friend and now she will not talk to me. Does this mean that our friendship is over?
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    Try talking to her. Apologize and tell her that it won't happen again. Tell her that you really value your friendship with her and you hope she can forgive you. If she won't talk to you right now, you may have to wait a few days for her to calm down first.
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    What do I do if my friend never talks to me or replies to my texts, but then my other friends tell me she's been talking to them a bunch, but not to me?
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    Start by asking her to hang out. If she says yes you can have the opportunity to ask her what is wrong. But if she says that there is no need to hang out or makes up an excuse why she can't, you need to confront her about the issue or try to find another friend.
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    What if my friend always leaves when I enter a room?
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    It depends on how she leaves the room. If she tells you "goodbye," and maybe tells you where she's going, she might just have to leave. If you walk in, and she flat out ignores you and leaves, then she might be trying to ignore you.
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    I was really close to a certain friend, but now she's talking to me less and less. What should I do?
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    Ask her what's going on. Explain what you've been noticing and feeling. You may have been misreading her, or perhaps she's focusing more on other relationships right now. Either way, having an honest conversation will hopefully bring some clarity.
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    I have a friend who does everything on this list. I've been considering ending the friendship. I just want to speak to them about it, but don't know how to approach the topic. What do I do?
    Theladyorthetiger
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    When I want to tell my friend something, I have a sleepover. That might work for you. But don't tell her, "I don't want to be friends anymore" unless you're really sure you want to end it. Try saying something like, "I feel like we're drifting apart," and then see where the conversation goes from there.
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    How do I get over a best friend no longer wanting to be friends?
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    You just have to let it go and move on. They obviously weren't that great of a friend if they're ditching you. It will get easier with time. You might want to read this article on How to Cope with the End of a Long Friendship .
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    Although at the beginning of the year, my friend said she was happy to be friends with me, I've only spoken to her through text at most 10 times through the year. Are we still friends if she no longer responds to my texts?
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    Try calling or speaking with her in person and expressing your desire to remain friends. See how responsive she is. It may take more than texts to keep your friendship going.
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    What if my best friend is ignoring me for sometime and talking with others freely?
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    She may be afraid that you know about her problems. Hence, she'd rather talk to others who are not close to her and won't know that there is something wrong with her. Or she may have grown apart from you and doesn't have the guts to say so. In any case, just ask her when she is away from those friends and get to the truth. And get a new friend if she still doesn't treat you right.
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    What if they want to talk to you, sit with you, and they say that they like you; however, you get this tiny feeling that they are getting tired of you, they have found other people they like more, and you just don't matter so much to them now?
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    In this situation, it is best to confront the friend and tell them how you are feeling. You should get your answer as to whether or not they still want to be friends. If they don't want to be friends anymore, a frank discussion should bring this out into the open. Never be angry with them if they say that they don't want to be friends--in life, change is inevitable and sometimes relationships come to a natural end.
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    My friend was being a jerk to me today. Does that mean she isn't really my friend anymore?
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    No! If your friend is being mean one day it doesn't mean you're no longer friends. It could've just been a hard day and she was taking it out on you. I wouldn't worry about it, but if you are, I suggest that you talk to her and ask if she's okay, hopefully she will break down and tell you what's going on. If this continues, though, you should tell her how you're feeling.
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    How do I make a friend like me when I think she/he doesn't like me?
    Katherine Googins '21
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    You can't make them be friends with you. The best you can do is just be kind to him/her and hope he/she will be your friend again.
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    What if I think I am the toxic one?
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    Think about what you have done that may have been viewed as toxic and think about how you can change this behavior. Consider asking your friends how they feel about it.
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    I used to have a friend, we used to talk a lot, and we are still friends, but not like before. What should I do?
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    I know how you feel. Maybe try hanging out with them more. Try finding activities they like to do and get involved.
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    What do I do if my friend says she can't come over but goes over to my enemy's place instead?
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    She sounds like a bad friend. If she knows this is is your enemy, consider talking to her about it. If she doesn't know, it's not her fault. Tell her this is bothering you a little.
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    How do I ask my friend if she still want to be my friend?
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    It's best just to ask a straight question if you want a straight answer.
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    I feel like my male best friend has replaced me with another girl. What do I do?
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    The best thing you can do is reach out and explain your feelings. Maybe he's doing this because the girl might get jealous if she sees you two hanging around all the time. If you reach out and the response is defensive or negative, I would suggest being civil but moving on. There are better people out there who will genuinely enjoy your presence!
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    My friend stopped hanging out with me and talking to me when they got a boyfriend. Have they stopped being friends with me?
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    They have not stopped being friends with you necessarily. This happens a lot when people get into new relationships. He/she may not even realize they're doing it. Bring it up to them, tell them you miss them, and if they're a good friend, hopefully they'll make more time for you.
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    There is this girl who is two years younger than me. We talk all the time at sport, but now she rarely laughs at anything I say when, before, anything I said was funny. Why is this and how can I fix it?
    Clawthewolf
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    She could just be in a bad mood. Try approaching her and asking why she's not acting the same. Ask if you did anything wrong or if she's made new friends.
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    One of my friends is going by "he" and has changed her name. How should I feel about this?
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    It's his life. You should respect his choices and use whichever pronoun(s) and name he prefers. Remember, his gender identity doesn't change who he is mentally or emotionally, and that's what truly matters.
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    Why is my best friend insulting me and being rude to me in school, but acting like my best friend when we aren't in school?
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    She's feeling insecure at school for some reason, and she's taking it out on you. Maybe she's being bullied or teased. That's no excuse, though. Next time you are with her outside of school, tell her that the way she's treating you at school is unacceptable and that you aren't going to be friends with her anymore if she can't be more respectful. If she doesn't agree to change, find new friends. You don't need to put up with someone who is rude to you.
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    I have a friend who has invited me to her birthday party. I can't stand her friends,and can't stand the thought of going. If she has friends like that, I don't want to be her friend. Am I right?
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    No. Don't quit being friends with her just because of her other friends. Why don't you try to get to know them better at the party?
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    My friend won't look at or talk to me. She's normal around everyone but me. I talked to her and she said we're good, but she told my friend that she didn't want to be friends with me anymore. What do I do?
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    Bring it up to her again. Tell her that someone else told you that she doesn't want to be friends, and that if that's the way she feels, she needs to just be honest with you about it. If she won't admit, but keeps avoiding you, start distancing yourself from her and find some new friends.
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    I have two best friends. Since a couple of months ago they started hanging out together. They both leave me hanging, no calls, no texts. They always have an excuse for not meeting up with me.
    Clawthewolf
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    Try confronting them and asking them why they aren't hanging out with you any more. Tell them how you feel about it and ask if you can all hang out sometime together.
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    My best friend and I have known each other for all of our lives. We used to be so close, but now she ignores me and acts more excited to see people she has know for only a year.
    Community Answer
    Sometimes people drift apart. You could try telling her you miss her and asking if you did anything wrong, but she may just be exploring new friendships, and there's nothing wrong with that. In fact, you should do the same thing!
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    We were good friends for about 3 months now, but he started to hang out with other people and doesn't hang out with me anymore and we barely talk. He said he is my true friend. Is he really my friend?
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    Friendship is a two-way street. Have you tried reaching out to him? Have you ever done anything to make him think you're not interested in his friendship? The best thing you can do is reach out and ask him to do something that you guys always used to do, and if he doesn't want to then it's time to move on to better people that genuinely want to be around you!
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    My friend just won't listen to me. She just walks away. What should I do?
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    Give her time. She may be in a bad mood or frustrated about something. Giving her space may enable her to calm down so that when you try to talk to her again, she'll be more open to it.
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    A really close friend just started hanging out with someone else. She is ignoring me more and more each day. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    Talk to your friend and tell her you miss her.
  • Question
    My best friend stopped talking to me during the summer holidays are we going to be friends? What should I do? Should I talk to her?
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    I suggest reaching out to her. Just say, "hey, how's it going?" See how quickly and how warmly she responds. Ask if she's been really busy with something. This would let you know if she was actually busy or just avoiding you. If it turns out to be the latter, then it's time to just accept some harsh truths. People change and sometimes they can be very shallow. Just accept it and move on. It won't be painless but time will heal your scars.
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