I'm 22 years old, just graduated from college, moved, and started a new job.
I'm dealing with a lot of self doubt and lack of direction, so I guess Freud would say I'm using this site to deal with these feelings.
I hope to use my interests in philosophy, psychology, and economics to give a holistic advice column and help someone out.
Gender: Male
Location: Omaha
Occupation: Intern
Age: 22
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This friend I used to be really close with all of a sudden treats me like I'm a stranger. When I talk to them, they respond briefly then turn away. It's worse than being a stranger, cuz my friend's can be pretty friendly with strangers, not cold and distant like lately. I try talking to them about this recent change but they get all defensive, so what am I supposed to do? I don't want to lose a friend =\ (link)
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People change, for better or worse. It seems to me that your friend is trying to change, and that their friendship with you isn't part of that package. I've had many friends who, whether dropping an old shared hobby or discovering pent-up emotions or whatever, decided that it is sometimes best to part ways.
If this person treats you like a stranger, chances are they want you to be a stranger. If they get defensive with you, then they're probably dealing with emotions they don't want to talk about for some reason.
All you can do is continue to respect and be friendly to him/her; if you are a good friend, then you'll keep the friends who matter. That's really all you can do.
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Thanks, you're right, i just wish it weren't so =\
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