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8 Ways That Friendships Fall Apart
Most friendships end. It is a painful truth and a universal reality. While some people go through only a few romantic breakups, most friendships come and go, ebb and flow. Here are some of the most common ways that friendships end.
5 Reasons People Stay in Unhappy Friendships
Just like romantic relationships and family bonds, friendships grow and contract, evolve and stagnate. But for some, it’s extremely difficult to step away from a friendship, even if it becomes unhealthy, toxic, or just unsatisfying. But why? Why do we stay in friendships when they clearly stop working for us?