<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
i was friends with someone in middle school and now we are in high school and she's not cool. how can i distance myself?
<|assistant|>
It can be tough when former friends grow apart, especially when it appears that they have changed in a negative way. Distancing yourself from this “former friend” can be done in subtle, polite ways such as avoiding inviting them out with you and your current friends, or gradually phasing out the conversations you share. Don't burn any bridges, though, by outright snubbing them - instead, simply make it clear that your priorities, interests, and available time have shifted. Being polite yet distant may be uncomfortable, but it's the best way to preserve the friendship while showing that you want to prioritize others.