Dear Audrey

Hi, it’s Leah again. I spoke to Jessie a couple days ago. She was sitting with a group of her newer friends, and I asked to speak to her alone. She didn’t seem preturbed, so we chatted for a bit. She didn’t really know what I was talking about, and said that we were never really close enough for her to really dislike me. I am tempted to call BS on this, but I say nothing, and the conversation ends with a “Have a good day” and a “see you around”.

But afterwards, I saw her talking to her newer friends and they were looking over at me and my friends. Am I being paranoid? Or does she really dislike me, and I should avoid her? Aghhh why is drama so hard!?

From, Leah

Dear Leah

Hey Leah, I’m so glad to be hearing back from you. I agree, drama is definitly hard, and can ruin friendships, though I guess Jessie isn’t really a friend. You could talk to the friends who are acting standoffish and talk to them, but it may be hard. Honestly this friendship with the “popular girls” may not be worth the hassle, it seems like you have some friends who do have your back, so why not hold them close rather than trying to salvage your old friendships?

It seems like Molly at least will have your back, whether you go have a talk, or if you back down. I’m just wondering if this is worth the work you’ll need to put in. Trying to change people’s minds when they never will, it’s not a fun job, and it’s a waste of your time. So salvage what you can if you want to, but it seems like if they aren’t hearing you out, they didn’t deserve your friendship in the first place.

From Audrey