Dear Agony Aunt

 My best friend has been really acting weird.  She doesn't want to be friends with me, and I don't know why! I can't talk to her because she always ignores me. My other friend has made up with her, and I feel left out. I've talked to my mum, and she says to stick up for myself.  But, it's difficult because I am really scared.  I feel like crying, but I don't want my friend to see me that way and feel she has won.

 Left Out

Dear Left Out

 You may have considered this girl your best friend, but she evidently didn't have such warm feelings for you.  Girls can be such snotty people, sometimes. Their friendships and ideals change on a whim.  There is no way to even begin to figure out what has made your friend start acting so oddly toward you.  It may be something that is happening in her personal life, or she may feel jealous of you for some reason.

 When a girl feels threatened by another girl, most do not know how to deal with their feelings.  What they do, instead, is to hurt and tear down the other girl. They will talk about another girl behind her back and try to make everyone not like her.  By doing this, the girl feels a sense of power. Some girls even go as far as to try and ruin another girl's reputation through slander.

 I am sorry you were involved with such an insecure girl.  She may look popular and self-assured on the outside, but I can almost guarantee you that on the inside, she is a very insecure and vindictive person.  Until she matures, I wouldn't want to resume the friendship.  I am sure there are other girls who have fallen victim to this girl's catty way.  Befriend those girls and make yourself an entire new circle of friends. When you find someone who is genuine, you will have a better friendship with them.

 Good Riddance to the Old Friend-

Agony Aunt