Dear Miss Emily:

I had 2 friends and they loved me a lot. But friend A left me with friend B for a while. So in that while, I made friends wih Friend B. But Friend A got jealous cuz friend B and I became bffs. So now she keeps cursing me and teasing me and ignoring me and complaining about me, although I didn't do anything. Last time, she pushed me on my friend B (my bff), but said I did it on purpose.  All my classmate were teasing me a lot that week. What should I do? I hope u have an answer for me soon!

-----------------------------Miss Emily's advice--------------------------

You have a right to be BFF with anyone you choose! If friend A is jealous and resentful, that's probably all the more reason why you prefer this other friend over her. Teens can be horribly obnoxious, and this is case in point. I know it's tough, but you can't bend to her will because of her coercive behavior. It's embarrassing that she would even do this, because the bottom line is that she looks needy and desperate. Do what you think best, and hold your head high. To fall for her manipulation makes you look weak. That, too, is subject for people talking about you. People gravitate to those who are self-confident in their behavior and stand behind what they believe in. You have to be true to yourself in order to lead your life as you see fit. I would tell friend A that you had no plan to hurt her, and you're sorry she feels this way, but you have right to pick your friends. You'd like her to be one of them, but it's her choice if she chooses not to be.