How can I handle feeling rejection from a friend?

Question

I was pretty close to a friend for a little while. I had marital issues at one point and she allowed me to confide in her. One day she decided she was tired of listening and backed away. She later told me why and said she wanted to start fresh. I was like "ok, sorry I didn't realize, but yes, we can start fresh." Well, everything seemed to go downhill instead and now I feel awkward because she became close to my other friend and she (my other friend) always tells me about their phone conversations and how my old friend shares secrets with her. I feel stupid and rejected and all I tried to do was be cool, be a friend and be understanding. Any suggestions of how to deal or get over this?

Answer 1

maybe just give her a random call instead of waiting for her to warm up to you. talk about somethiing funny u experienced and just random stuff and ask how SHES doing, and see if u cant help her out with something. if all else fails.. there are plenty of other people that will be great friends to you. boys and girls. i just went through something similar with my girl friends and now my best friend is a boy... so just try and widen out :)