What do you do when your best friend is distant?

We turned to psychotherapist Nicole McCance to find out what to do when a friend is acting distant for what feels like no reason….This article is featured on:

1. Take time to reflect.
2. Ask your friend about what happened.
3. Don’t take it personally.
4. Don’t gossip about your friend.
5. Let it go.
6. Do something fun together.

Why does my friend not want me around her boyfriend?

A few of us have found it. But all of us are talking about it. It’s all fun and games when we’re gabbing about hilariously horrible first dates, Bumble matches that never quite took flight, and shameless water-cooler flirting with the cute guy at work. But things take a dramatic turn when a friend is in a relationship.

How do you respond to being ignored by a friend?

However, there are some ways to help you effectively respond to being ignored. Reflect on your recent mood and feelings. Figure out what’s going on inside of you and how you are feeling. It’s important that you determine whether your friends are in fact ignoring you or whether you are thinking that they’re ignoring you.

Why are my friends ignoring me all of a sudden?

It’s possible that your friends may be going through something else in their lives that is affecting their friendships. Thus, they may not be intentionally ignoring you, but instead, are distracted by their own issues and unable to focus on you or give you a lot of their time.

How do you know if a friend is really a friend?

Although there are many factors that go into this and everyone is on some level just trying to figure things out as they go along, if your friend is really a friend, they should want to talk and hang out with you. And at least some of the time, they should be the one to make that clear without needing to be prodded into doing so.

What are the signs that a friend is not a good friend?

You’re the only one who initiates talking and hanging out. You don’t equally share details about your life with each other. They are inconsiderate about your time and energy. They only call you when they have a problem or need something from you. They do not respect your boundaries.