The Psychology of your 20s 11. The Psychology of Friendship Breakups - the fizzle, toxic people and forgiveness
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Sep 16, 2021 Exploring the emotional toll of friendship breakups, this discussion dives into the overlooked significance of these relationships. It categorizes toxic friends into archetypes like narcissistic aggressors and frenemies, examining their impact on well-being. The fear of loneliness often compels individuals to cling to these draining connections. Listeners also learn the importance of recognizing when to let go, nurturing healthy friendships, and navigating the complexities of moving on from toxic ties gracefully.
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Friendship Hierarchy
- Society creates a hierarchy of relationships, prioritizing romantic over platonic.
- This devalues friendships and normalizes ignoring the grief of their loss.
Monogamy's Role
- Unlike romantic relationships, friendships lack the expectation of monogamy.
- This makes ending friendships harder; we avoid confrontation by engaging with other people.
Reasons for Friendship Endings
- Friendships end due to betrayal, fizzling out, or incompatibility/value changes.
- Incompatibility, the most common, occurs when life transitions create disconnects.
