What happened with my friends?

Things have not been going well this year with several of my friends. Last year I had 2 best friends. I considered them my closest friends and I know they considered the same for me. With these girls we did almost everything together along with others sometimes, but us 3 were always closest. I met them last year and they new each other from before but not that good until last year. This year the 1 left to continue her studies in another country and since she left she cannot call us because it costs too much according to her mom. But when I was in that same country for vacation over the summer I called every chance I got. With the other girl we’ve really drifted apart. She’s shown me she would rather do other things be with other people that I don’t fit with and don’t appreciate me and when I introduce her to other people I meet she can’t seems to not like it. Like she can make new friends and it’s all right for them not 2 like me but I have 2 be with them 2 be with her but I can’t make new friends because she can’t stand it. In the meantime a whole other thing has happened with this other old friend of mine from highschool that has made me feel so shy and as if I’m scared of my own shadow. I’m already a shy and quiet person. Why am I starting 2 feel so embarassed about myself for no reason? Just walking around alone and sitting in class these 1st days of the new semester. And not doing well at all in my favourite hobby that I love-dancing lessons. If I quit them what will I have left for enjoyment?

Answer #1

Friendships change and evolve just like you are doing now. It´s great that you still keep contact with these old friends but obviously what you shared before can not be the same today. This isn´t necessarily a bad thing, it just means changes are taking place and you have to adjust to them. When people move away it´s difficult for them to stay in contact but this doesn´t mean that you friend won´t one day be close again and rediscover your friendship. But for now, she needs her space and you shouldn´t try to hold her back or feel left behind. She´ll always be happy to get news from you I am sure. As for the other friend making new friends and not getting along with your new friends, well this can happen when people´s interests change. So you don´t get a long with the new crowd this doesn´t mean you can´t see her alone every once in a while. Try finding dates like coffee or outings where you can be just you two and not have to deal with others. You can even tell her that you want to be alone with her and have quality time. I´m sure she´ll understand especialy if it´s just once in awhile. Finaly, you have to be patient about this change in your life and open to making new friends. Don´t give up on social activities like dancing and if people invite you somewhere always say yes. You have nothing to loose by being as social as possible and trying to have fun. Slowly you´ll meet more people, feel more confortable and even enjoy being alone every once in a while.

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