Some friendships do not end with a big fight. There is no dramatic falling-out, no blocked number and no final conversation where both people decide they are done.
Instead, something slowly changes.
You start feeling tired after certain conversations. You hesitate before replying to messages. You find yourself making excuses to avoid plans you once looked forward to. And because this person has been part of your life for so long, you may wonder if you are simply going through a rough patch.
Every friendship has difficult phases. But if the same feelings keep showing up, it may be worth looking at what the friendship is actually doing to you.
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