"Hey, Kelsey!" I was sorry to hear about your problem. I know how tough friendships can get. There's no easy solution for this one that will keep both friends happy but I will try my best:

1.. Sad as it may be, it is possible that you and your friend are growing apart. This is something that happens to many friends when they reach your age. And if this is what is going on let me tell you that there is n o point in hanging on to something that is not there. It may be thought that you friendship would last forever. But sometimes it doesn't work out that way and at least if you act now, you will have lots of time to make many new friends.

2.. Maybe you are not growing apart at all. Maybe you have just been spending too much time together. Why don't both of you take a break from each other? A cooling off period. Take a week or two of not getting together at all. Then start meeting for jus a few hours each week. Slowly after a while get back into your usual routing. You'll be better friends than ever. And remember if you ever feel like strangling your friend, tell her politely that you need a lot of space.

3.. Perhaps, you need to do just the opposite of what I just said. You should organise a weekend of total bonding time. A weekend of thing you both love doing. Something that is not competitive but just pure fun. You will soon realise how much you love spending time together.

Well they are the only options I can offer. Choose whatever you think is right for your particular friendship. Try Nos. 2 and 3 before the first one though. And always remember a true friendship means being happy and comfortable with one another. Not all the time but at least for the most part.

I really hope my advice has helped you. Best wishes and best of luck.

 

Marese, 12, Ireland