Is it okay to ask someone if they're still interested to be your friend?

[Anonymous]

Like, if you have the feeling that your friend has become a bit distant lately (on texts), is it a good idea to ask them if they still want to be your friend, or should you rather act as if you didn't notice anything and then see how things evolve over time?

[Avicenna]

I would phrase it differently and do it in a convo since texts can be misleading. Ask them how they're doping, what ;s new in their life? If something is bothering them, hopefully they'll tell you.