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, is that there isn’t a clear “script” for friendships . “Since [friendships are] rigged with ambiguity, a lot of us are more likely to ghost and not address the issue,” she says.. ““Even though platonic relationships are known to have less pressure and fewer expectations, there is a high level of trust that has been built. Therefore, the ending of these relationships can be quite painful,” says, a psychotherapist and certified sex and couples therapist. Plus, friends may be offended.
, even if we were on the initiating end. After all, you’re losing a relationship that was once significant to you, or took up lots of space in your life—that’s going to take some time to adjust.Just because breaking up is hard to do doesn’t mean it’s bad: Research shows that strong social relationships can. This means we should be intentional about who we surround ourselves with, which, according to Dr. Dave, can help us achieve more meaning and fulfillment in life.