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Are "friend demotions" silly or helpful?

Friend Forward

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Do You Experience More Fulfillment in Your Friendship?

If you're trying to communicate with certain words and behaviors, like holding silent treatment or snarky remarks, then the demotion was more about punishment than self preservation. This mental adjustment might allow you to enjoy more satisfaction in the friendship because if I put my expectations on level seven and she's constantly hitting a level seven, then she's fulfilled it by a hundred percent. If you still see value in the relationship, this might be what would be necessary to maintain the friendship. It doesn't have to be permanent. Maybe in this season in her life, after you do that right and get curious and talk to her before switching up your attitude toward her. You'll tell on yourself if you

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