Tag: ending a friendship
Should I Return My Friend’s House Keys?
Exchanging house keys implies a relationship of trust. W/hen a friendship ends, it may be time to return the keys.
Seeking forgiveness after ending a friendship
We can’t always count on others for forgiveness; sometimes we need to forgive ourselves.
How can I break up with a needy friend?
It’s difficult to break up with a needy friend. It’s even more challenging if the friend was kind to you when you were down.
Should I move on after this breakup?
Once you decide it’s over, it’s best to move on—both literally and figuratively.
Feeling guilty about cutting off a friendship
It’s normal to feel guilty about cutting off a friendship even if it is the right thing to do. If you have carefully considered the decision, don’t look back.
The last straw in a friendship that is waning
I think I have a friendship that is waning. I met her at a support group about a year ago for people who want to improve their communication, etc. Oddly, we are not communicating. She had extended herself to me, initially.
How can I peacefully end a relationship with a needy friend?
It’s never easy to end a relationship with a needy friend. You can only try your best.
The awkwardness of friendship after dating
QUESTION Hello Dr. Irene, I really cared a lot about someone whom I dated. After the end of our dating relationship three years ago, I was devastated. However, I was very willing to be his friend. For the last two years, I was doing all of the hard work and effort to maintain this friendship. […]
Friendship: The Whole Truth, Nothing but the Truth—Not Always
Sometimes it may be kinder and easier to drift apart QUESTION Hi Irene, I’ve been reading your blog after googling to find out if anyone else had experienced similar issues to me. After recently spending some time away with a close friend, I realize I don’t like many aspects of her personality. She […]
Slippery slope: How do I downgrade a relationship with a best friend?
A woman asks how she can make that transition out of best friend status and downgrade it with minimum damage.
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