When High School Drama Infiltrates Real LIfe

You have the worlds greatest friends. Each person has qualities that you love and cherish. Friends do not always agree, may fight, and have some hurt feelings from time to time, but in the end you always survive. However, sometimes your friends just do not get along. It just happens. Both people in question can be great for you, but they can't stand each other. This is where drama can start to seep in. Suddenly you fell like you are back in high school and you want to some one to end the nightmare.

There are many reasons why two of your friends seem to be enemies. While it may be a case of jealousy, many times it has nothing to do with you personally. It could be that the two have a past. Maybe they went to high school together, and the rift began back then. It could just be that their personalities clash. In some cases their personalities may be so similar it causes friction. It could be that one of them really did wrong the other person. This could be a touchy subject.

So what do you do when you have feuding friends? The best route to go is to try to stay out of the drama. This can be very difficult, but it usually saves you stress and worry. Be supportive of both parties. Spend time with both parties when it is possible. If it is about a fight, try to stay out of the argument. Do not take sides. This can be really hard. I have been in situations where I know one friend feels betrayed. However, I still do not know what the other person has done. I have a good idea per se, but I am not one to assume or speculate. I figure if either party wants me to know, they will tell me. If you know two people just can't get along, keep them apart. It sucks to have to only make plans with on friend, and exclude another....or If they have to be in the same place at the same time, make them at least promise to play civil (note I didn't say nice). Being the peacemaker can have negative backlash, but in they end if the person is really your friend, they will always understand.

Sometimes the high road does not always pay off. Sometime you get sucked into the drama despite your best intentions. You will be hanging out and having fun with your friends. Your other friend texts you to see what is going on. You aren't going to lie, so you tell said person where you are and who you are with. You know he or she is going to show up. You know once he or she does show up, at least some of your friends will bolt. You know one of your friends will get a bit over beverage and do something that sends the another friend over the edge. It happens. When the drama hits, sometimes you will get caught in the cross fire. It just a given. The best thing to do is try to let it run its course, stop the drama from escalating, and minimize the fallout.