9: Different Types of Friends: The Real Deal on Your Circle

Not all friendships are meant to last—and that’s okay! Vernika and Monique get real about how life be life-ing, making some friendships stronger while others don’t stand a chance. Just because y’all were tight back in the day doesn’t mean it’s forever—and honestly, that’s just how the game goes. They break down the squad lineup—your ride-or-dies, work besties, and the turn-up crew—and why keeping boundaries in check is a must. Mixing personal and professional friendships? Risky. Outgrowing people? A hard but necessary move. And let’s not forget how major life changes (new jobs, babies, or even switching teams) can shake things up. But here’s the real tea—just because a friendship is different doesn’t mean it’s the end of an era. They talk about how to handle the awkward “we ain’t close like that anymore” phase, knowing when to rekindle vs. when to let it go, and why being intentional about new friendships is a game-changer. At the end of the day, the real ones show up. So, are your friendships thriving, or are y’all just holding onto the memories? Let’s talk about it! KEY POINTS  - Different types of friends - Challenges of maintaining friendships in various life phases  - The importance of maintaining secrets and confidentiality  - Disagreements, miscommunications, and misunderstandings  - History is key in friendships  - Childhood friendships, significant life changes  - Having trust in friends with different sexual orientations  - Career networking, maintaining personal-professional life  - Protecting yourself while being open in friendships  - The role of community and family in friendships - My best friend’s moving across the country for her dream job…  QUOTES  “Whether we want to admit it or not, some friendships just outgrow each other.” “Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Although they're out doing, you know, bettering themselves, when we come back, it's going to be just this.”  “We like to elevate. I think that helps our friendship a lot because it's not like we're just gonna be sitting in one place for a long time, period. I feel like we're always, constantly growing, evolving, and bettering ourselves.” Follow Us, Besties!  IG | @ohheybestfren Have something on your mind? Share your story or ask for advice!  Drop us an email at [email protected]  Hey Best Fren is produced by EPYC Media Network