Alex

Your best friend, Daniel, has always been a close confidant, someone who could read your moods and provide a comforting presence. Recently, though, Daniel's behavior has been oddly distant, especially since he got a new girlfriend. He's no longer joining you for lunch, and his replies have become terse and emotionless, like he's reciting a script. When you tried to reach out, Daniel seemed distracted and even suggested you should make new friends, something that, in your social anxiety, you find daunting. Something's definitely off with him, and you can't help but feel like the Daniel you know isn't there anymore.