It’s your school’s first big fall assembly and you’ve scored two spots up front for you and your bestie. But then she strolls in with a group of girls, throws some serious cold shoulder at you and…takes a seat in the back. Wait, what? Weird. At lunch and after school, it’s more of the same. And then it hits you: She’s ditched you. So much for friends forever, huh? Whether you’re completely blindsided or totally saw it coming, here’s how to survive going from secret swapping to saying goodbye.
ANALYZE HER ACTIONS
Sure, you’re shocked by your bud’s behavior. But try to be honest with yourself about why she no longer wants to hang. Yeah, maybe it’s totally out of the blue...but it’s more likely that the two of you have been moving in different directions and just don’t have as much in common anymore. The truth is, even the tightest friendships can fade as girls grow. As hard as it is to accept, perhaps it was time for both of you to branch out. She’s just taking the lead.
LET IT OUT
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