My best friend and I used to have so much fun together. We
played outside, made up stories, acted them out, etc. Last summer, she went to
camp and made friends with some girls who go to our school. They totally
changed her. She wears skirts, tights and sweaters, and wants to look at
fashion magazines instead of doing the stuff we used to do. Our moms are friends,
so they want us to stay friends. She’s still really nice, but it’s like being
with a different person. I’ve tried talking to her, but she just smiles and
says I’m still her friend.
Dear Where Did She Go?,
It’s hard when friends grow in different directions or at
different rates. I’m glad this girl is still nice and friendly toward you (as
opposed to distant and snobby), but I’m sorry you two are out of sync. Give her
some space but still hang out a little, and look around to see if an
acquaintance could become a closer friend. Someone on your bus? The new girl at
school?
While casting around for new buds, don’t give up on your
BFF. Who knows? In a few years, the two of you may be going off to camp
together—or even double dating!
BY CAROL WESTON ON 9/24/2012 5:50:00 PM
POSTED IN bust my bestie problem, growing apart, how can I make new friends, I'm feeling left out, advice from Carol Weston