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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD has a long time, very close friend.  Friend never invites or includes her in activities that involve other friends.  DD is always the one to initiate plans and will include friend in plans that involve others.  DD is starting to get bothered by this.   What advice to give?[/quote]

Is your DD planning events with that same group or she inviting this girl to activities with other friends?

I just listened to a podcast that talked about this and the therapist said that sometimes when kids have a stable group they don't want to stick their necks out and invite a new person because that might destabilize the dynamics of the group (even if that person is nice, friendly, cool,etc).

First I would tell your DD to just ask her friend. She doesn't have to do it in an aggressive way but more just like "Hey it looks like you went to see the movie we were talking about the other night . .is there a reason you didn't invite me?"

Second your DD should only hang out and include this friend when she wants to without an expectation of reciprocation so she doesn't continue to resent her. Maybe this means they hang out less but she doesn't have to cut her out if she still likes spending time with her. [/quote]

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