How to Deal With a Best Friend Kicking You Out of Their Life

A friendship coming to an end can be heartbreaking, particularly if you're not the one instigating the "break up." Find ways to cope with the loss and the fact that you no longer have your best friend in your life to discuss it with.

Instructions

1. Let her know that you respect her decision, but ask to discuss it with her if you're not sure why she's ending your relationship. You'll have closure if she simply feels it's time to move on or have the opportunity to clear the air if she's rejecting you because of a misunderstanding or something negative she heard from someone else.

2. Tell your former best friend that you'll always be there for him if he needs someone to talk to. Just because you're not seeing each other all the time doesn't mean you can't be cordial to one another.

3. Attempt to stay close to the other kids in your group. Although you might not want to go to parties where you'll run into your ex-friend, you can still go to movies, the mall or dinner with the others. Try not to discuss the situation with them or say anything negative that will get back to her and cause more problems.

4. Join new clubs, take up a sport or sign up for lessons or classes at a local community center to become a part of a new social circle if you'd like to avoid your former friend altogether. Find kids who share your interests and form new friendships.

5. Discuss the situation with a parent, teacher or school counselor if she not only ends the friendship, but also starts to taunt or bully you.