how can someone changes their attitude against you suddenly?

@MANJET (84)
Malaysia
September 19, 2012 8:25am CST
I have a good friend. we did a lot of things together. we played badminton together, we learned taekwondo together as well. You discussed a lot of things together and had a similar background. He was so nice and friendly to me all the time. But recently his attitude towards me had changed completely. I don't understand why this is happening.
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@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
19 Sep 12
I guess there is some sort of misunderstanding that would have caused the sudden change or maybe you're growing apart, having a different path quite different from yours. Everything changes to some point in time including friendship, either it goes better or goes bitter. Life is so unpredictable at times, and no matter what, you have to accept them as they come.
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• Philippines
19 Sep 12
I totally agree! Very well said Obe.
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• India
19 Sep 12
Hi Manjet, sorry to hear about the situation. I guess when two friends become very close to each other, they get hurt by each other very easily.you should really ask your friend why his attitude towards you has changed. maybe he is having some problem which he is shy to discuss with you . So, ask him nicely to break the ice.
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• United States
19 Sep 12
Most people in my life that have attitude/verbal abuse problems, are habitual liars and/or have womanizer issues are males on SSI/SSA/SSD Disability Income and/or males whom have come straight out from Jail and/or Prison. I've had to become closed-minded on such folks, because it's a never-ending rollercoaster. It doesn't matter if the person is Age 18 to Age 60, my life has come to a halt and very saddening. I, currently, DO NOT, have a good friend, male, female nor couples. I am always focusing on getting a job (13.5 Year Work History), ASAP and cheap housing (within 3 months of solid income), so I can be Smiling and Content, again. Best of luck to you.
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• India
19 Sep 12
Hi manjeet!you know few days before i answered to a similar discussion.you have not joined then i think.well a sudden change in attitude may be for many reasons.may be someone had misleaded him against you or may be there a girl's case.it happens very often that boys go mad about a girl and neglects their nearer relation or friends.you should try to make a conversation with him and if he neglects you then stop talking to him.he doesnot deserve your concern.wait maybe things would change itself.have a good day.
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• Philippines
19 Sep 12
I also had a so-called friend who I grew up with. Her attitude towards me changed and that is because of a drastic change of her lifestyle. Ever since we were young she was materialistic type but she couldn't afford to get all the things she wanted because her family is middle-lower class. When she started getting a big paycheck from her job,she became a social climber.In addition, she has to keep up with her colleagues that are also in touch with the world.That's when I started to notice that she did not appreciate little and simple things that we used to enjoy. Situations change people. I didn't bother to tell her how I feel and things are not the same anymore. We are now very distant to each other. Had I talked to her about this maybe things would have been different. So, if I were you, and if you don't want to lose your friendship,talk to your friend and tell him/her how you feel.
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• Indonesia
19 Sep 12
Hmm, if I were you I'll ask him about what's wrong. You can try to aks him whether you have offended him without you're realizing it in some way. Because if he changes his attitude to you suddenly, there should be something has happened. However if he doesn't want to tell you or tell you that nothing happen, maybe you can try to remember since when he changes his attitude towards you and try to trace which act did you do wrong.
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@andy77e (5156)
• United States
26 Sep 12
I have done this twice. One friend, was a bad friend. But I was very lonely and needed a friend. So I put up with the bad friend because I needed a friend. Then as I grew up, I learned that I didn't need friends, and I certainly did not need a bad friend. So I just left him alone. He never bothered me again. Second time, I had a roommate. And we were friends. But they didn't pay their rent on time. They rarely helped out around the house. I put up with this for a long time because I know they didn't have much money. But then one time I came home and found they spent money on gifts for other people when they owed me for rent. So then I kick them out, and no longer talk to them, because they used me.
@shello (964)
• United Arab Emirates
19 Sep 12
Well, all you could do is to ask him and talk to him sincerely. Ask him if he has any problem towards you or if you've done something that made him feel so bad or if you have hurt him and so on. You can ask him also if he is experiencing some personal issues and he is under stress. There are a lot of reasons maybe why he changed suddenly. But it is not good to run into conclusion and judge him that easily. It's better to talk to him and get the reason why, straight from him. Cheers!
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
That things happens to me too. Some of your friends do change suddenly. They may have learned something about you that they don't like or may found out something not nice about you. They could have listened to rumors also that may be a reason why a friend suddenly turns cold.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
19 Sep 12
Hi manjet! Did you ever asked him the reason? There must be some reason why he is doing this thing. However, if he don't talk to you anymore and you cannot think of any thing that you probably done wrong, then you should not worry. People may change preferences over the times, people may like something today and may not like this thing tomorrow. We should always be ready for any changes in our life and in the life of the people around us.
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
20 Sep 12
Well i can understand your situation very well as i have also gone though this situation in my life before. I have started to realize that there is nothing called true friend in this world as all have become selfish and money minded these days. It has become hard to trust any one on any matter. The definition of relationships have completely changed and we have to accept this truth. Whoever fault it may be, just try to talk to him once and try to interrogate him about the misunderstanding and if he still do not respond u properly then it would be better if you part ways with him. What say?
• Italy
20 Sep 12
Try talking to him, may be a third person is creating this mess between you and him. I hope everything turns out to be good:)
@babyeve (1048)
• Seychelles
20 Sep 12
Well it might be because that this person has discovered that his feeling towards you is no longer the way it used to be. The only logical thing to do in this kind of situation is to ask him what is going on and see what he says. If you don't asked him now, you might regret it later on.
@ontayp (15)
• Philippines
20 Sep 12
hello manjet, its best if you two could talk about whats bothering your friend. Is there anything wrong because as you have said you do things together and all of a sudden he's actions towards you seems like he's avoiding you. There's no harm in trying. Good luck.
@sk66rc (4250)
• United States
19 Sep 12
I believe that's just a part of life... Friends come & go for some reason or another... Like others have said, may be there was some misunderstanding... Or he could just have out grown the friendship... That's part of growing up... As we all grow, our views, opinions & beliefs may change...
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
20 Sep 12
Just go and ask what happened between you guys. Nothing can stop the mutual communication and i believe you guys know each other well. Maybe your friend had heard something that had misunderstanding about you.Find somebody who really trust you and others are not worth making friend with.
@else22 (4317)
• India
20 Sep 12
Nothing happens without a cause.Your friend too must have a cause that has changed his attitude.Think for a while,he has been your good friend.Why has he changed suddenly?Are you feeling some hostility towards you in his behavior?May be,there is any misunderstanding on his part.Or,may be you have hurt him unknowingly.Better ask your friend directly.I think,that way you can find a solution to your problem.
@leahn011 (58)
• Philippines
20 Sep 12
Is your friend a man? Maybe due to He is fallen for you that's why his behavior changes towards you but the right way to do is talk to him in person and ask him what's wrong going on.. If he ignores you then try not talk to him and give him space to think. Wait till he's ready to talk to you.