Thank you for this. I’m reeling from what I think was the inevitable end of a long friendship, and while I’d never regret the friendship because it was a big part of my life, it was not filling my cup and I think I was hanging on because I was afraid to lose something else.
I ended a long-time friendship three years ago and it still bothers me frequently like a pebble in my shoe and shows up in my dreams. But at the same time I know it was exactly the right thing to do and I don’t miss that relationship in my life at all. I hope the severing of this relationship ended up being a good thing for my former friend too.
Thank you for writing this--for the insights and for being honest about your experiences. I hope you feel well taken care of by other friends in your life.
This is hits me to the core. 2025 is my year of intention. I am not spending my time with people that are not as invested in my friendship with them as I am. Thank you for sharing these thougths. During 2020, I had to make some hard choices regarding friendships and I have never looked back. We continue to evolve as humans and sometimes the friendships have an expiration date and that's ok.
This piece is the best thing I’ve seen on Substack this week. This is SO good! I’ve been navigating changing friendships in my 30s and reading this gave me some new ideas on how to approach the changes. Thank YOU! Welcoming more perfect friendships in 2025.
Thank you for this. I’m reeling from what I think was the inevitable end of a long friendship, and while I’d never regret the friendship because it was a big part of my life, it was not filling my cup and I think I was hanging on because I was afraid to lose something else.
Oh, I feel this. Thank you so much for the comment. It's so hard to navigate friendships. I hope the article brought you comfort. <3
I ended a long-time friendship three years ago and it still bothers me frequently like a pebble in my shoe and shows up in my dreams. But at the same time I know it was exactly the right thing to do and I don’t miss that relationship in my life at all. I hope the severing of this relationship ended up being a good thing for my former friend too.
I feel this deeply. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for writing this--for the insights and for being honest about your experiences. I hope you feel well taken care of by other friends in your life.
💯 life is good. Thanks for reading ❤️
This is hits me to the core. 2025 is my year of intention. I am not spending my time with people that are not as invested in my friendship with them as I am. Thank you for sharing these thougths. During 2020, I had to make some hard choices regarding friendships and I have never looked back. We continue to evolve as humans and sometimes the friendships have an expiration date and that's ok.
Thank you so much for reading Liza! ❤️ I love that 2025 is your year of intention 🥰
Thank you for putting into words what I've been contemplating for awhile. And for sharing new to me frameworks.
Oh! Thank you so much for reading Rachel! I’m glad it resonated!
This piece is the best thing I’ve seen on Substack this week. This is SO good! I’ve been navigating changing friendships in my 30s and reading this gave me some new ideas on how to approach the changes. Thank YOU! Welcoming more perfect friendships in 2025.
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for reading and for your kind words 👋❤️❤️