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we broke up

Nov 18, 2025
The hosts dive into the emotional turmoil of friendship breakups, discussing why they can hurt more than romantic ones. They explore common reasons friendships falter—from ghosting to mismatched expectations. Personal stories reveal the complexities of hot-cold dynamics and the struggle for closure. They confront their own mistakes, reflecting on moments that caused rifts. As they debate reconnecting with lost friends, they emphasize the importance of valuing the depth of current friendships and learning from past experiences.
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INSIGHT

Friend Breakups Often Hurt More

  • Friend breakups can hurt more than romantic breakups because we expect friendships to be forever.
  • That stronger expectation makes their endings feel more devastating and unjust.
ANECDOTE

Formative Friendship Ghosted

  • Jennifer describes a formative friendship that went hot-and-cold and ended with a long period of ghosting.
  • She still holds love for the friend and leaves the door slightly ajar for a future reconnection.
ANECDOTE

Exited A Friendship After Repeated Jabs

  • Emily recounts ghosting a friend after repeated underhanded jokes and invalidation.
  • She excused herself after many attempts to address the harm because the friend never showed real remorse or change.
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