Conflicts in friendships are caused by a disagreements and the misuse of trust. Sometimes they can destroy ones friendship. In novel John and Lorraine experience many conflicts which taught them that a negative attitude can be destructive. Lorraine's mother's bad experiences with men cause her to be over protective with her daughter's social life. John and his father's conflict is due to the lack of communication within their relationship. The misuse of 's trust by John and Lorraine almost destroys their friendship. Therefor the reason for th ....