Are You Caught In A One-Sided Friendship? How To Tell & What To Do

If you’ve decided the friendship isn’t worth the emotional labor, it may be time to end the friendship. And no breakup—even a non-romantic one—is easy.

Nuñez says that just like with a breakup between partners, this isn’t the time to “ghost” your friend or block them. Again, try to be honest with them. You can use phrases like, “Right now, this friendship just isn’t working for me,” or “This friendship isn’t helping me grow.”

Friendships are going to come and go, Nuñez says, and the more honest and open you can be, the more you can grow through the experience of the “breakup.”

Sometimes an outright breakup isn’t necessary though, Leeds adds. “Ending the friendship may be as simple as no longer initiating contact or plans as frequently and allowing the connection to naturally fade,” adding that it can be helpful to instead focus on investing your time in friendships that feel fulfilling and mutual.

The important thing to remember, Nuñez explains, is that one-sided friendships can be toxic, and once you recognize it, don’t feel guilty if you have to end it. “You can support them from afar—the main thing is taking care of yourself and finding people that help support you.”

This article was originally published by mindbodygreen.com. Read the original article here.

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