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here are five signs it's time to let go
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of a best friend one the Friendship
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feels one-sided do you feel like you're
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always the one making the plans sending
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the texts or putting in the effort
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friendship should be mutual if you're
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constantly giving but rarely receiving
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it's not a friendship it's a one-sided
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relationship friendship isn't about
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keeping score but it's also not about
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being the only one playing the game if
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they make you feel like an afterthought
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maybe it's time to put yourself first
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two they're constantly negative or
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draining do spending time with them
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leave you feeling stressed anxious or
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emotionally exhausted toxic friends have
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a way of pulling you down instead of
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lifting you up maybe they're always
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complaining criticizing or dragging you
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into drama friends should be a source of
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joy not a source of chaos if they bring
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more negativity than positivity into
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your life it might be time to let them
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go three they don't support your growth
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a true friend celebrates your wins and
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but what if your friend feels threatened
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by your success or worse they actively
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discourage you from improving your life
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real friends don't compete they cheer
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for you if they can't handle your growth
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it's a sign they're holding you back
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four they cross boundaries repeatedly do
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they disrespect your feelings break your
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trust or do things they know hurt you
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everyone makes mistakes but a real
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friend apologizes and learns if your
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friend repeatedly crosses boundaries
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without caring about how it affects you
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that's not okay respect is the
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foundation of every healthy relationship
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if they can't respect you they don't
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deserve a place in your life five you've
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Friendship sometimes friendships don't
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end because of drama or betrayal they
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end because you've grown in different
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directions maybe what bonded you in the
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past no longer fits who you are now and
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that's okay outgrowing a friendship
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doesn't mean you've failed it means
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you've grown not all friendships are
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meant to last for forever and letting go
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doesn't erase the good memories you
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shared how to let go gracefully letting
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go of a best friend is painful but
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sometimes it's the healthiest choice you
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can make here's how to do it with
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kindness and Clarity reflect on the
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Friendship think about how it makes you
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feel and whether it aligns with your
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values and growth have an honest
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conversation if possible talk to your
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friend let them know how you feel and
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why you need to take a step back honesty
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doesn't have to be harsh it can be
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healing set boundaries distance yourself
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it's okay to protect your peace focus on
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your growth Letting Go creates space for
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new healthier friendships to enter your
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life some people are only meant to be in
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your life for a season cherish the good
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memories but don't be afraid to Move On
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Letting Go isn't about giving up on them
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it's about choosing yourself have you
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ever had to let go of a best friend
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share your experience in the comments
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with a tough friendship send them this
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