EP 12 | Outgrowing Friendships: Why Adult Friendship Breakups Hurt | Part 1

In this episode of the Healthy Little Moments podcast, I’m sitting down with my dear friend and fellow blogger Sara from ModGirlStyle for an honest conversation about adult friendships, outgrowing friends, friendship breakups, and knowing when it may be time to let go.This is Part 1 of our friendship conversation, where we talk about the emotional side of friendship: why adult friendships change, why some friendships start to feel one-sided, how major life events reveal who is really there for you, and why friendship breakups can hurt just as much as romantic breakups.Sara and I also talk about the guilt that can come with outgrowing friendships, the difference between a difficult season and a friendship that no longer feels aligned, and how letting go of unhealthy or one-sided friendships can create room for deeper, healthier connections.This conversation felt so meaningful because Sara and I actually met through a blogging group. Even though we’ve never met in person, we’ve built such a real friendship through voice notes, shared ideas, and honest conversations about life, wellness, blogging, and personal growth.If you’ve ever felt confused, hurt, or guilty about a friendship changing, I hope this episode makes you feel seen.In Part 2, we’ll talk about the hopeful side of this topic: how to make new friends as an adult and build friendships that feel mutual, healthy, and aligned with the season of life you’re in now. Make sure to follow the Healthy Little Moments podcast so you don’t miss it.Read more from Healthy Little Moments:https://healthylittlemoments.com/Subscribe to the Healthy Little Moments newsletter:https://healthylittlemoments.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/Visit Sara’s blog, ModGirlStyle:Sara writes about beauty, wellness, lifestyle, travel, and intentional living, especially for women in their late 30s, 40s, and beyond who want to feel good, live well, and make thoughtful choices that actually support their life.https://modgirlstyle.com/Read Sara’s article on outgrowing friendships:https://modgirlstyle.com/outgrowing-friendships/Read my article on making friends as an adult:https://healthylittlemoments.com/how-to-make-friends-as-an-adult/If this episode made you think of a friend, send it to her. And if you’re in a season where your friendships are shifting, just know you’re not alone.Follow the Healthy Little Moments podcast for Part 2.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings00:59 Why Adult Friendships Change03:40 The Friendship Funnel06:50 Different Types of Friendships10:10 Recognizing Misaligned Friendships11:26 Difficult Seasons vs. Friendship Misalignment13:44 The Complexity of Long-Term Friendships19:14 How to Tell If a Friendship Is Just in a Hard Season23:37 Navigating Unbalanced Friendships25:28 How Life Events Change Friendships27:26 Grief, Loss, and Friendship Changes29:02 Recognizing One-Sided Friendships31:38 Why Friendship Breakups Hurt So Much34:05 Letting Go and Making Room for Healthier FriendshipsKeywords: adult friendships, outgrowing friendships, friendship breakups, one-sided friendships, female friendships, friendship loss, emotional wellness, intentional living, Healthy Little Moments, ModGirlStyle