The value of your friendship does not lie in length of duration.
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Updated 6 years ago,April 13, 2019
Sometimes, friendships end.
Everyone goes through it at some point in their lives.
Rosie Fraser
Making the decision is truly the hardest part, so you are already on your way to brighter days.
You are not a bad person for wanting to sever ties.
The value of your friendship does not lie in length of duration.
Anything built on guilt is just going to bring about resentment and frustration.
Those are the last things you need from your friends.
Dont listen to what other people think about your decision.
Some might tell you to go out with a bang or suggest various methods of how to end things.
Some might venture to make you feel guilty for your decision.
But this isnt about them.
This is about you and making the hard decision to put yourself first.
A relationship that survives on a feeling of obligation is not healthy.
You are not tied to anyone no matter how intertwined your lives may feel.
You are not obligated to be anyones crutch or confidant.
Everyone deserves to surround themselves with people who root for them.
This applies to both you and the person in question.
Its okay to leave.
Give them the space to find someone that they mesh better with as you do the same for yourself.
You are not immature if you remove them from social media.
Let them go completely, because thats really the only way to let anyone go.
If someone tries to convince you that blocking or unfriending is too extreme, reread #2.
You will get healthier as a result.
You will begin acting authentically by default because you no longer need to cater yourself to someone else.
You dont need to justify your decision by listing the reasons why they were falling short.
you could wish for someone to thrive without wanting to be a part of said thriving.
All relationships are a two way street.
Thank them for how they served you in life.
At some point, this person served you in one way or another.
They say people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
Clearly this person was a reason or a season.
There is always a reason to say thank you, so find that reason and set them free.
Consider what you want out of a friendship.
Friendships are no exception.
Build and foster new friendships.
Or maybe even put it toward further strengthening the relationship you have with yourself.
