Do people change in 8th grade?

I've noticed a lot of my friends changed this year in 8th grade and i think 7th grade was way better.

is this the time that people start to change? like cliques form and friends break apart?

is it normal and is it going to change, and how can i make it better?

i also notice that i don't go out as much any more because my old friends form last year aren't my friends anymore but they still go out. what can I do?Do people change in 8th grade?
Yes everything changes in 8th grade. You just start to I guss.Do people change in 8th grade?
ppl do change in 8th grade but don't worry high school will bring new friends and u will start a new. junior high is where teens start to experiment and what to try new things. You should to.My advice Start making new friends. Friends come and go don't expect them to be loyal u just have to do the same and go for a different route.
Yes, this is the time that people start to grow up. Thus, they are going to change. You just have to respect their choices.
Yes big time this where every thing stops and changes!