Left in the Lurch: When a Friendship Ends Suddenly

Friendship is like a plant that needs constant nurturing, care and pruning. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, some friendships come to an end before we are ready for them to do so. You might have been invested in your friendship with someone since childhood or just met them recently through a mutual love of cats. Whatever the nature of the relationship was, losing it leaves you feeling hurt and confused.

In this article let’s explore what happens when friendships end suddenly and how to deal with it without having to live off ice cream for weeks on end.

Why Did My Friend Ghost Me?

It’s safe to say most people fear being ghosted by their friends even more than they fear being ghosted by potential lovers because at least they went into those situations expecting excitement and uncertainty. Getting ghosted by someone you’ve known for years can feel blindsiding! It feels like waking up one day snuggled cozy under your Blankie only to find out someone else has straight-up stolen it from you (and maybe kidnapped your pet hamster too).

It leaves us wondering why? What did I ever do wrong? Nobody wants It’s always hard not knowing where things went south but remember that often times ‘ghosting’ has nothing directly related with any particular issue associated towards but rather another situation making that other person busy/distracted/exhausted etc – there’s little else worth doing than following up ONCE after no answer just in case (honestly though if you don’t get a response after reaching out two times…it may be time booties).

No More Late Night Calls???

When friendships inevitably fizzle away dinner dates/dive bar hangouts pool parties weekend trips overseas stop as well sadly –c’mon who will share my Spotify Thank goodness feelings of abandonment gradually go away over time left behind :/ .

The right thing to do now is respect the decision of those who have left embrace change and – most importantly – continue living your best life independently.

Here are some tips on how to deal with the disappearing act:

  • Assess the situation: Maybe it’s a temporary break or maybe it’s completely over. Before drawing any conclusions try reaching out once more and identify what you did/did not do that could have let this happen by chatting (no direct questioning please-don’t be too aggressive) about other topics.

  • Focus on Self-Love: With time some people can change, grow apart from each other, or experience something unexpected in their personal lives–this doesn’t mean our own growth should need stop though! Learn something new enhance accomplish current goals stronger than before.

How Long Should I Give Them?

Just because friends disappear suddenly doesn’t always mean they’re gone forever so don’t lose hope just yet! It could take several weeks or even months for them to reach back out but remember not ALL friendships come back-maybe this one one won’t either So start thinking of scenarios past that rekindling stage

It might be hard playing wait-and-see games where nothing happens after countless texts/messages/calls/emails,because even after all that effort there still remains no reply althought letting go might seem difficult initially you’ll start feeling empowered eventually trust me !

Remember: “When one door closes another will open”

In closing : if you don’t hear back from a friend within a 2-month window assume they’ve lost interest rather than continuation of pursuing interactions then peace out-Girl Scout!

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