Friendship Break-ups

"To the friend I think we all wish we had,

Do you think some friendships are meant to be seasonal and if so, how do you know when their season has passed?"

Yes, I do. I think that some friendships are seasonal, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

People come into our lives for reasons we may not understand at first—to teach us, challenge us, or simply share a moment in time. When the connection starts to feel forced or draining, or when your growth pulls you in different directions, it may be a sign that the season is ending.

Letting go with gratitude—instead of resentment—is a way to honor what that friendship gave you while making space and also trust, for new connections.

(p.s. I can say I’ve been a bad friend a time or two,—distant when I should have been present, lost in my own head when all they needed was a little bit of my time. Sometimes so caught up in my own shit that I couldn’t see beyond it to notice anyone else’s. And that was selfish.

But, I’ve had to learn that being there isn’t just about showing up; it’s about being there. A lesson learned, no less.)