Paranoid about my best mate
My best friend has been going out with a guy for about 10 months now and claims she loves him.
At the start we all used to hang out, but now it is just them two. I only ever see her at the weekend now - I feel so left out.
I have spoken to her about it but she doesn't do anything to help, also if I ever do get us together they are stuck like glue as they giggle and stare at each other.
It makes me paranoid, what can I do?
Clare, 14
Slink Aiss' mate Felicia says:
Hi Clare,
Ah, the third wheel syndrome. It's perfectly understandable to feel left out. You probably went from being inseparable bosom buddies, to having to share her attention with her new fella.
You're allowed to find it weird as you're having to adjust to new dynamics. That said, if your friend is still gooey-eyed over this guy after ten months, she must be happy.
You need to give her some space and realise that you're still best friends no matter what. Take up some new interests, concentrate on school work, or other friends.
What you shouldn't do is feel paranoid - they're not being happy to make you feel miserable.
Keep occupied and try and support her, that's what best friends are for.
Felicia x
Your thoughts:
Aww, that sucks, but you know what us girls are like when we get a new boyfriend - we think he's perfect and gorg and want to spend all our time with him.
Do you have any other friends to hang around with? Consider this a good chance to meet new people =)
I know that's maybe not what you want to hear, but guess what - our lovey dovey state doesn't last forever.
One day she'll realize how much she misses you and when that day comes you can gently remind her that even if her new boyf is a Robert Pattinson look-a-like you're still her BFF and it's not cool to leave you out ! =)
Nicole, 14
Next week's question:
I hang out in a group of 6 girls, but the group is split.
There are 2 girls who are really close with each other and the other 3 spend a lot of time with each other, leaving me on my own.
This is not the first time I have felt left out. Last time I talked to them and told them what I was feeling, but it didn't really make a difference.
What shall I do?
Chloe, 14
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