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Well Brooke, you should try (demand if it gets down to the needy-greedy) to talk to her when you and her are alone. If she gives in, tell her how you feel and ask her what's her problem. If she doesn't, just give her some space. If she doesn't want to be near a friend that cares about their friendship it's her loss. The point is, well, some friends turn on each other and they don't care about the friendship anymore. They just forget about their friend and leave them hanging sad and lonely. Well I believe you shouldn't end up like that. So I KNOW you need to move on to someone that's better. – Kirah, 14, Tennessee

Hey listen. She definitely is not a great friend. Talk to her about it let her know how hurt you are. Whether it's a phone call or at school, you need to let her know and find out what's wrong. If she doesn't care about your feelings she isn't a great friend and doesn't deserve you. But make sure you let her know that you’re there for her if something’s wrong. – Savannah, 13, Texas (PenPal #15384)

Dear Brooke, I have gone thru this many times. I would just like you to know that your best friend is no longer your best friend. She is silently hinting that to you by her sudden change in behaviour. Confrontation will only annoy her further. Let her be for a while, and make new friends! Leave her alone for a while. But when she needs you, be there for her and she will realise your worth sooner or later. – Amrit, 14, India

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