When Friendships Change: Letting Go With Love

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When Friendships Change: Letting Go With Love

Here at Love Health, we talk a lot about healing and growth. Sometimes, those two things make us realize that the people we used to be closest to... well, we aren't anymore.

If you’re watching a friendship quietly fade, know this: You are not alone, and it’s completely normal. It’s one of the most common, painful parts of growing up.


Why Do Friendships Change?

It’s easy to blame yourself or the other person, but usually, it’s much simpler than that. People change, and they change fast during the teen years!

Think about your priorities today versus two years ago. Different, right? When you’re growing:

  1. Your Vibe Shifts: You might get into new activities, develop different values, or prioritize your mental health in ways your old friend doesn't understand. That's okay! You're following your own path.


  2. You Need Different Things: The friends you needed for comfort in middle school might not be the friends who challenge and inspire you in high school. Your needs evolve, and that's healthy.


  3. The Effort Balance: Relationships require effort. If you find you’re the only one putting in the work, or if being around them leaves you feeling drained (hello, burnout!), that’s your signal that the friendship has run its natural course.


The Gentle Art of Letting Go

You don't always need a big, dramatic fight to end a friendship. Often, the kindest way to let go is gently and respectfully. This is a quiet act of self-care and protecting your peace.


  • Don't Force It: Stop fighting to keep the connection exactly as it was. Let the distance happen naturally. You can still be friendly in the halls without forcing deep conversation.


  • Focus on Your Space: Use this time to double down on the things that bring you joy, your creativity, your hobbies, your new interests. Focus on building your own sanctuary.

  • Be Kind, But Firm: If they reach out, be kind, but set limits. You don't owe anyone all your time and energy. The Art of Saying No applies here, too.


Making Space for Connection

The hardest part is the empty space they leave behind. But that space is sacred! When you let go of connections that no longer serve your health, you open yourself up to finding the people who are a better fit for who you are right now.


Healing means accepting that some people are only meant to be part of your story for a chapter, not the whole book. And that's a beautiful, essential part of your journey.

~Love Health

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