In the excerpt below, Anna and Claire are best friends who have recently started to drift apart. The following is a portion of their text message conversation about their changing relationship.

Anna: Hey Claire, I've been feeling like we haven't been hanging out as much lately. Is everything okay?

Claire: Yeah, I know what you mean. I've been really busy with school and my track practice.

Anna: I get that, but it feels like you’re not prioritizing our friendship anymore.

Claire: That's not true! I just have a lot on my plate right now. I still care about you!

Anna: I miss our movie nights. It’s like you don’t even want to spend time with me anymore.

Claire: I do want to! I just need to manage my time better.

This conversation highlights the tension in their relationship. What can be inferred about the emotional dynamics between Anna and Claire based on their exchange?