317. How Do You Deal With Friendship Breakups?

Breaking up with a friend isn't something we think about often. While most of us accept that a romantic relationship may not last forever, we seem to think every friendship should last for life. But as we grow older and our lives take on new needs, paths, interests and beliefs, the type of people we consider friends needs to evolve too. Otherwise, hanging onto a friendship that no longer serves you or both could end up causing more pain than simply ending the friendship. Breaking up with a friend is completely normal (it's actually become one of my most requested podcast topics). While painful, ending a friendship can actually be really beneficial for both sides. This, I can tell you from experience - I actually just broke up with a close friend who helped me through one of the most challenging parts of my life. As I explain in this episode, I turned out for the better.    If you're hurting from having to let go of a friendship, or feel like you're ready to call it off with a friend but don't know how, you're about to look at friendship breakup in a positive new light.    In this episode, we're talking about:   Why we treat romantic breakups different than friendship breakups Why the last couple years have been particularly hard on all our friendships Why we outgrow a friendship What a friendship breakup may involve or require from you Why a friendship breakup can feel worse than a romantic breakup Why ending a longtime friendship can be beneficial How to begin moving on from a friendship breakup How to breakup with a friend carefully and amicably Why every friendship, no matter how long it lasts, is beneficial to us Tips for making new friends as an adult REFERENCES:    Episode 256 | How To Genuinely Apologize And Not F*Ck It Up   Episode 138 | The Weight Of Expectations & Attaching To Outcomes   Episode 302 | Self Love & Loneliness: Learning To Like Yourself   Episode 305 | Re-Thinking Boundaries & Becoming An Energetic Match For Your Desires   Episode 316 | Regret Is Shame Disguised As Maturity CONNECT WITH EMILY   Book a private coaching call with Emily to work together. Your FREE 15-page foundational guide Where Do We Begin. Jump on the waitlist for Becoming YOU, my 6 week women's group coaching program re-launching in June. Men's group coaching program coming in November 2022 – waitlist here.   Instagram: @emilygoughcoach [email protected]  Emily Gough Coaching Room to Grow Podcast