How to Get Over Losing a Best Friend

Losing a best friend can be very difficult. Whether your friend moved away or you and your friend had an argument, it can feel like a very big loss in your life. Sometimes we outgrow friendships and we begin to have different likes and dislikes or lifestyle changes. It's perfectly normal to go through the loss of a best friend, but you should know how to handle the situation gracefully.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Keeping in Touch

1. Keep in touch with your best friend if he moved away. If you cannot pick up the phone all the time, then you can communicate through MSN Messenger or websites like Facebook or just write a quick email.

2. Write letters and send them in the mail to each other. Stay up to date on your friend's life and write as much as you can to keep the pen pal relationship going. You can also send presents on special occasions.

3. Visit your friend if she moved away to another city or ask her to visit you. Discuss this visit by phone first to settle all the details. Perhaps your relationship has changed, but at least you can enjoy some time together.

Moving On

1. Realize that friends come and go throughout life. Some friends serve a purpose in our lives, and other friends just move on after a period of time. However, all friends are very important in your life, so look at the positive side of the friendship and why it entered your life.

2. Make new friends. Sometimes it is easier if we move on quickly and meet new people. Change social circles or blend two together. Look for friends who share the same hobbies, values and interests as you.

3. Stay busy so you don't think about the loss of your best friend. Join recreational groups and meet other people. Distraction will keep you from being sad.