Here are a few ways to end a friendship maturely
How do you end a friendship maturely? There are times when our parents keep warning us about certain friends, but we hardly listen to them. As we get older, we realize they were correct. Sometimes, friends just are not good friends. Sometimes we make mistakes in choosing our friends. It’s up to you; believe it or not, your parents may have been right. There is a need to cut toxic friends out.
Always remember that trust and respect are earned and should be cherished for a lifetime. If your friend is not inspiring, motivating, helpful, trustworthy, or active in your life, then dumping your friend might be a good option.
Like in every relationship, friends should always be there during the good and bad times. If they are using you, then they are not friends.
This is how you should cut the friendship with that toxic person; here are a few ways to end a friendship maturely.
1. Don’t block him or her overnight: Avoid taking this action. You are an adult; act like one. Cutting people overnight from your life is for kids, not for you. Blocking them is not a solution. Such acts can instead make the circumstances awkward.
2. Communicate with him/her: Even if you are no longer friends, communicate with each other. Talk less but at least talk. Express how you feel and why you need to stop being friends. Keep it simple and polite. If they overreact, you should remain honourable.
3. Don’t complain about this friend with your other friends: Many people can take advantage of your broken relationship, so don’t share it with anyone. You never know who might misunderstand your words and run off with the wrong information. Avoid drama at all costs. So, it’s better to say that things didn’t work out. Therefore, you guys parted ways.
4. Never ignore your friend: Never do this. You used to be close and used to share good equations. If they need you, just be there, but make sure it’s about your issues and not another topic. Otherwise, they might consider this a way back into your life. Consider an example, if your ex-friend wants to talk about their relationship issues or what they got when they went out that day, kindly remind them that you people are no more friends. But, if they want to talk about your issues, then speak to them.
5. You may need to cut out your mutual friends: Your mutual friends can be hazardous for you sometimes. Remember how you should not gossip about the issues to other people? Well, sometimes you should cut those people out too. And especially it’s essential when your mutual friends always keep asking you about the cause of your separation. Do not listen to others.
6. Fill your life with people that fulfil your life with happiness and motivate you: People who motivate us are always close to our hearts. We need this kind of people because they are the one who always makes us confident person.
At least do not repeat the same mistake. You have already let one friend go, if not several, so now is the time to be more observant and cautious when you make new friends.
7. Live your life fullest: After getting separated from your toxic friends, you will realize your life’s worth. Ignore any rumours that may arise. If your friend is stuck in high school and goes around talking badly behind your back, or spreading rumours about you, evaluate who it is you are hanging around with. Once a friendship is over, you should not be hearing from, or about, your ex-friend. If somehow you still listen to stories, cut out the people talking about it or ask them to stop.
Avoid clearing up the rumours, do not spread more to get back at your old friend. Live your life and try to keep yourself engrossed in different works.
We know ending a friendship can be devastating. It can cause a feeling of guilt in you. Try to solve the issues, but remember you are not the wrong person if you stop being their friend. Believe in yourself.
Edited By Ayushi Mittal
