What to do when a friend can't accept you need 'time to yourself'?

[Grace5140]

I've gotten close to girl i met about 2 months ago. We had a lot in common and generally got along great. But over the past few weeks, i've had a lot of troubles with family, relationship issues, and school, and i haven't had enough time to be 'the way i used to be' -- fun and talkative. I've been taking the time to get my relationship with my boyfriend back to the way it was, which, after an almost-breakup, is going wonderful. That's my priority, and she knows that. I also went through depression and she wont understand that i need time to myself to get my life back and running properly. She, although we're close, is not my priority right now. Sure, i like her but.. she's too much for me to handle right now. Everything is hard enough without her whining im 'not the same'. What to do?

[SLR6479]

Grace, Tell your friend actually what you've asked us.And If she doesn't respect your feelings or needs your just gonna have to be firm with her.If she's a true friend she'll back off and give you the space you need.Good Luck!

[LeesaM]

so next time just say look i think we established that I'm not the same...its called growing and maturing....i have a friend like this and basically i said to her that if she's my friend she will stand by what ever i choose to do with my life..if she has a problem with that then thats her problem not mine and i wont let her make me feel bad because she cant deal with the fact that i have a life to live....and it dont revolve around her