Why do some friendship end and some continue?

Circumstances: Your lives have changed (no longer working together, going to the same school, etc.). Distance: You’ve grown apart in terms of interests or commitments. Lying: Your friend is deceitful. Negativity: Your friend spends more time cutting you down than building you up.

What is an on and off friendship?

For those not familiar with the terminology, an on-again, off-again friendship is a friendship that constantly ebbs and flows between being active and lying dormant. It is a friendship that is constantly in turmoil and seeks perpetual reconciliation.

Why might some of your friendships fade away?

While you may think a friendship will last forever, it’s not uncommon for some friends to fade. Sometimes, a disagreement or falling out creates a gap between friends. Other times, commitments like work, distance, or family result in a friendship slowly fading away without animosity.

How come friends come and go?

Typically, we form connections with those we’re closely affiliated with. For example, people at school, work, or a common activity. Once that thing that brought you together changes, then the likelihood of your friendship remaining intact decreases. As life evolves, people naturally grow and change.

Why do we need friends in our life?

Friends are there to listen to us, encourage us, and help us. Friendships help to improve our happiness, confidence, worth, and coping while giving us a sense of belonging. Not to mention, many friendships may outlast romantic relationships.

What are the most common reasons for ending friendships?

I am happy to own my bias here, as this leads me to what I infer may be one of the most common for ending friendships: mismatched expectations. Desires for caring, sharing, time, energy, closeness, and reciprocity may vary from friend to friend. Even if you are both giving your all, a mismatch can be impactful.

How do I keep friendships going?

Some ways to keep friendships going include sending a quick email, writing a note, and calling friends up to schedule lunch. Start with communication, and then make a point to see your friend in person.

Why do friends keep Leaving Me?

Friends may come and go but if you find that more of them are leaving these days rather than staying, the problem may be something you are doing. While one or two friends might decide to move on for their own reasons, a habit of losing friends usually means you have a problem you haven’t been real with yourself about.