Stop Forcing Friendships - Signs You’ve Outgrown Certain Friends

Aug 20, 2024

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Friendships are supposed to last forever, right? But what happens when the people who once felt like home start feeling like strangers?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, we dive deep into the bittersweet reality of outgrowing friendships. As we grow and change, so do our needs and desires, and sometimes that means the friendships we’ve held onto for years no longer fit the person we’re becoming.

I’ll share my personal journey of recognizing when certain friendships were no longer serving me, and how I navigated the emotional turmoil that comes with letting go. We’ll explore the signs that indicate you might be outgrowing a friend—like when conversations start to feel repetitive or when spending time together leaves you drained rather than energized. But this isn’t just about saying goodbye; it’s about understanding that outgrowing a friendship doesn’t mean failure. Instead, it’s an opportunity for growth, both for you and the other person.

If you’ve ever felt guilty about outgrowing a friendship or wondered if you’re the only one going through this, this episode is for you. Tune in as we tackle the challenges of evolving relationships, offer tips on how to handle these transitions with grace, and ultimately remind you that it’s okay to move forward. After all, personal growth sometimes requires leaving old connections behind to make room for new ones.

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro
01:16 Outgrowing friends
05:44 You’re now in different phases of your life
07:21 Are they your friend or not?
09:40 Why is it difficult to cut ties with people
11:38 Letting go to grow
12:59 Evolving friendships without cutting all ties
15:33 Redefining your friendship
17:28 Understanding the purpose of every connection
19:30 Friendships should be taken seriously
19:58 Knowing who belongs where in your life

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