Dear Rocky, 

I joined a friend group at a new school to avoid feeling lonely, but over time, someone new caused drama in the group. I stayed out of it, and eventually connected with someone else from the group who felt the same. We became close, and I distanced myself from the drama, and made new, more genuine friends. Now I’m drifting from my old group, but it doesn’t bother me, though my new close friend don’t go to my school. 

Sincerely, 

Lowkey Freaking Out 

Dear Lowkey Freaking Out, 

You seem to be in a serious pickle! Though you didn’t give me a straight-forward question to answer. I am interpreting your letter as though you are stuck in this void in between friend groups. 

First thing to know, this is a common situation most high school students find themselves in. High school is a place of learning obviously but it’s also a place of growth and personal evolution. 

I would stay close to the friend that you have from your original group and focus on your friendship with that person or make some additional new friends in your classes. 

I would also keep building those friendships with those people who don’t go to your school because they are great and in my personal opinion everyone needs some friends that don’t go to their school. 

My professional diagnosis, you’re doing absolutely everything right! Remember to not force friendships because they will end horribly. You’re doing the right thing by letting everything just happen naturally. 

With Love, 

Rocky