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[quote=Anonymous]Interesting that everyone assumes DD when OP put DC and no gender.
So, my tween boy is doing this.  His friend “Aidan” started spending more time with a girl, “Lexi”, plus “Aidan” is super busy with sports this spring (on 3 teams on 2 sports, 2 teams travel teams). So when we invite him over (or out to a movie), he’s always busy. My son changes his status on Instagram to being best friends another boy in their group.  “Aidan” complains to “Lexi”, “Lexi” contacts my son and gives him a hard time, my son blocks her.  Meanwhile, “Aidan” is heartbroken about being un-best-friended and is crying to his mom. His mom calls me… and we are going to work it out so the boys can hang out more.  It’s middle school drama.  First time adding girls into the mix,  which complicates things on who is saying what to whom about who / what… But these kids have been friends a long time, and we know “Aidan” is having (physical) bullying issues at school.
Telling your child to be honest with a friend doesn’t mean they are being mean / saying mean things.  Explain that they should simply address it – “I know we used to be great friends, but I’m drifting in a different direction.”  Breaking up with a friend can be like breaking up with a romantic interest.  Ghosting isn’t cool at any age.[/quote]

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