Friends truly do come and go, especially as you get older.
Everyone is different, but you better recognize the qualities you actually want to have in a bestie.
Spending time with your friends should be enriching, fun, and exciting not exhausting.
Whether you get a new job or buy a new car, a solid friend should congratulate you.
Intentional or not, a toxic friend will find a way to bring down your happy moments.
They’ll often express jealousy when you experience something positive, be it a promotion or relationship milestone.
Right," and won’t get a word in otherwise.
You’re not their psychologist.
We’re not saying you shouldn’t hear your friends out, but these things should go both ways.
It’s not normal for friends to maliciously make fun of each other.
There is a big difference between teasing and putting someone down.
You roll your eye and move on because you love them.
Flighty and forgetful friends can get annoying, but they mean no harm.
Some friendships start off fine, but even the longest friendships can fall victim to possessive behavior.
You just drift apart
Not all friendships end badly.
As people grow and change, so do the relationships in their lives.
That’s not really a bad thing!
It’s simply a part of life.
Some friendships just wither over time, even when it’s nobody’s fault.
Perhaps you don’t have as much in common, you have new social circles, or you move.
Either way, you end up singing the “We need to catch up soon!”
song without ever actually doing it.
Regardless of how your friendship ends, it’s important to take time to grieve its loss.
Appreciate the good and understand what went wrong.
