Is it OK to outgrow friends?

Outgrowing your friends is normal, and it may happen more as you develop into who you are. And unfortunately, some friends might become toxic over time, and that’s when you need to move on for your own sake.

How do you know you’ve outgrown your friends?

When you steadily feel, think, or say a flood of snide remarks, ask yourself why you’re trying to be friends with that person in general. If they make you feel more negative emotions (whether that’s annoyance, frustration, or stress) than positive emotions, you might have outgrown your friendship.

How do friendships end?

While most friendships slowly fade out of existence, occasionally they go out with a bang, and people explicitly say, “This friendship is over.” According to Bill, the most common cause of the hard break in a friendship is betrayal. This betrayal comes in two forms.

How do you know when you’ve outgrown a friend?

One of the most common signs that you’ve outgrown a friend is not feeling seen, heard, or understood for who you are now. This is especially true if you’ve done a lot of growing and changing in recent years, but your friend still seems to only see the old version of you that you don’t really identify with anymore.

How do you outgrow a friendship without feeling guilty?

Here’s how to outgrow a friendship without feeling guilty. 1. Remember that it’s natural. We all grow and change in our own ways as we get older and have new experiences. It’s totally normal for us to change who we spend time with and it’s not something to feel bad about.

How do I get my friends back together after a breakup?

Going out of your way to be brave and share your true feelings and stories with them, even if it feels uncomfortable, might help you bust through self-doubt and bring you all closer together. It’s also possible that you have drifted apart from those particular friends and are feeling closer with other people in your life right now.

How do you know if your friends are making the effort?

Friends orbit back and forth, especially if you have been friends a long time, so tune into your feelings to assess where you would like to spend your time and who makes you feel the most safe. Sign #3: You’re the only one putting in the effort.