Dear Annie: I feel like I've grown out of this high school friendship. How do I get out?

Several individuals are seeking advice from Dear Annie regarding high school friendships that have grown apart. The writers express a desire to exit these relationships without causing a dramatic falling out or implementing a brutal cutoff. One person reports being the only one initiating contact, noting that meetings now feel obligatory rather than enjoyable. These individuals feel they have outgrown their besties and are questioning whether to let the friendships fade naturally or find a way out.