Dear Emily,

I'm 10 me and my friend and I have been friends for a year now. I feel she doesn't wanna be friends because she doesn't like to hug me or stuff like that, but she hugs other friends. I don't know what do you think i should do? Please reply. I need help.Thank you Emily

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

Ask yourself, what are the good things about the relationship? I can see why you would feel hurt if you are the only friend she's not hugging -- but that would be a minor issue if she were a good friend in many other ways. And that's what it really boils down to -- is she a good friend in ways that truly count? Only you can answer that question. But when I was your age, I remember being hurt by certain friends who didn't treat me well -- but I stuck around, no matter what. To be honest, it was a poor decision. I should have had the courage to find friends who were worth my time and effort. And that's what I think you should do. Decide how good a friend she is in areas that count, and if the friendship is worth your effort. No one is perfect, but you should know if you are not getting what you want from the friendship, and if it's actually hurting you rather than making your life healthier and happier.