These Things Are Grounds For A Friend Breakup

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A friend breakup—it sounds so dramatic, doesn’t it? And it is. Breaking up with a friend isn’t always necessary. There are times when the slow fade works just fine because you weren’t that close to begin with. You don’t always have to entirely cut ties with someone. Sometimes just reducing their involvement in your life does the trick. That being said, sometimes a true friend breakup is in order. Sometimes, people really show you who they are, it isn’t pretty, and it’s rather clear that you should do whatever you can to make sure this person doesn’t touch your life anymore. Now, some people end friendships too easily. You don’t want to fall into that category. But, if you know you’re living your truth and this person just doesn’t have the same values as you, you can go your separate ways. Here are events that are grounds for a friend breakup.

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Enabling destructive behavior

Unfortunately, since misery loves company, you may have a friend who doesn’t want you to become happy and healthy. Maybe you meet in a low point in your life when you’re drinking heavily or turning to compulsive eating or sleeping with strangers. When you’re ready to grow and get better, if this friend wants you to stay down with her, you have to call it quits.