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Im not sure what to do? My best friend moved away and her dad doesnt let her come in contact with people who dont live near her anymore. We were so close we hung out and did everything all the time. And now that she cant contact me or i cant contact her, we've fallen apart. I've made a new best friend (of 2 years) and we're slowly fallin apart b/c we dont talk much, and she likes the same guy that i like, but i dont mind, what do i do, im afraid, i dont want to hurt my new best friend (2 years).. how do i talk to her anymore? (link)
I'm a little confused which friend likes the same guy that you do, but if it doesn't bother you, I guess it doesn't matter that much.

I'm wondering exactly why her dad won't let her be in touch with people who don't live near her. That sounds kind of bizarre, to tell you the truth. (I mean, I would understand if he didn't want her making expensive long-distance calls every night, or spending all her time online, but *no* contact at all seems awfully harsh.) Is there some way you could talk to him, or have your parents talk to him, and see if he would consider letting up on that rule a little? Maybe you could call her once a week? Or send letters through regular mail? See if a compromise is possible here.

If your friend's dad is really determined that she shouldn't be in contact with you, I'm not sure what you should do. The only thing I can think of is that you could send a letter to your friend c/o her class at school, or c/o one of her new friends, and then her dad wouldn't see it. But I don't know if that's a really good plan, because I'd hate for her to get in big trouble with her dad if he ever found out.

It really shouldn't hurt your new best friend if you want to stay in touch with your old friend, so don't worry about that.


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You know what, i thank you for your advice, but THERE IS NO WAY I CAN CONTACT HER, i know NOTHING about her, where she is at or anything right now, so thats why i guess i dont consider her a best friend anymore.. but i've talked it out with my new best friend and me and her are okay now..




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