When i was in 6th grade, this guy and I became really good friends, and we stayed like that throughout 7th grade too. But now we are in 8th grade and have different classes, and he doesn't talk to me very much anymore. We went out for a bit then stayed just friends. I know you might think it's dumb being as young as i am. (14) but I do like him... a lot! I can't loose him. What should I do?

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

It's not dumb to think this way. You and he had a connection, and you want to maintain that. It's possible he's moved on to other interests and people, which is so often the case at your age. Friendships can seem so tight one minute, only to have them fade in a blink of an eye because of changing circumstances. All you can do is reach out to him and see if he's on board with hanging out with you. You don't want to present yourself as needy, but a friend who misses him and would like to keep the friendship going. If he doesn't seem all that interested, don't see it as rejection. As I said, this is an age where there is tremendous change in attitudes, and friendships, and he simply may have moved on to other things. Painful? Yes. But a reality of life.