I don’t like a friend, how can I avoid her?

Dear friend, I can understand that being around someone you don't like can be challenging and uncomfortable. It's natural to have different preferences and not connect with everyone we meet. However, it's important to remember that everyone deserves respect and kindness, even if we don't necessarily enjoy their company. Avoiding someone may seem like the easiest solution, but it may not be the most compassionate or effective approach for both parties involved. From a Buddhist perspective, we are taught to practice loving-kindness and compassion towards all beings, including those we may not necessarily like. It's through these practices that we can cultivate patience, empathy, and understanding towards others. We are also taught to recognize that our perceptions and judgments of others are often clouded by our own biases and experiences, and that we should strive to approach situations with an open mind and heart. Similarly, from a psychological perspective, avoiding someone may not address the root of the issue, and could potentially lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety. Instead of avoiding your friend, I encourage you to reflect on what it is about them that you don't like. Is it a behavior or personality trait that you find challenging? Or is it possible that there may be underlying assumptions or judgments that you are holding onto that could be causing you to feel this way? Once you have identified the cause, you can work on addressing it in a compassionate and constructive manner. You can also set healthy boundaries for yourself if necessary, and communicate your needs and feelings with your friend in a kind and respectful manner. Remember that relationships take effort and work, and that it's possible to find common ground with someone even if you don't necessarily connect with them on a personal level. By practicing empathy, understanding, and kindness towards others, we can cultivate positive relationships and create a more harmonious world.