Hippos, 14

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Hippos, 14

One of my best friends lost her father. She has been acting very bratty and self-centered lately. One day she is best friends with you, and then the next day she gets mad at you. I want to tell her that she is being very mean to this one girl, but I don't want her to get mad. What could I do?

People deal with the loss of a loved one in many different ways, but a good supportive friend is always helpful.
Hippos you might want to offer your best friend to talk about how she is feeling about her loss, she might feel anger, confusion, sadness, and more.
When your friend is being very mean to the girl in front of you, you could suggest something positive about the girl or try to change her perspective on the girl.
A way you might want to ease into a conversation with your friend is to do something you both enjoy doing with each other, and ask how she is doing and mention that you have seen the affects of her loss on her behavior. Try to remind her that you want the best for her, and you will be the supportive friend that she needs.
Remember that your best friend needs time to cope and learn to live without her father, so you should make sure that you are also understanding of how she is feeling.