Should I stop being friends with my close friend?

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t call them my best friend because i don’t have a best friend but lately i’ve been spending more time focusing on myself and i told them this. however they’ve just been very distant lately and excludes me from social events. Or would tell other friends stuff but not me. Does that make me jealous or am i overthinking it? They hang out with this other friend way more than me and doesn’t try and have a conversation except for saying hi to me. Am i the problem? should i try and talk to them?

[Thatpearl26]

I don’t think anyone is the problem in this situation. It’s very common for friends to drift apart. However you must remember that conversations can be started by your “best friend” and you. If they only say hi and you don’t continue the conversation it could be an indicator that you don’t want to talk to them. I would advise you to have a deep conversation with them about this issue, most friendships end because of stupid misunderstandings that can/ could have been easily fixed.

[guest2625]

You did tell them you wanted to spend time on yourself so maybe they’re giving you space? I would try to reach out and have a normal conversation or hang out and see if she puts in the same effort next time.

[Sparkie460]

If you're done focusing on yourself you can reach out to them. They may have been giving you space