{"id":265,"date":"2025-09-02T13:26:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T13:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/?p=265"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:55:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:55:35","slug":"guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Surviving a Friendship Breakup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s another kind of pain, isn&#8217;t it? One that surprises you and has this empty sensation that is difficult to describe. You learn, the world provides a very clear playbook on how to break up with the person you love: there are sad films, breakup songs, and even social customs like breaking up with mutual friends. But a friendship-breaker? It&#8217;s usually a quiet, unspoken sadness. There&#8217;s no guidebook to take, and you&#8217;re left to learn on your own. You&#8217;re left questioning whether it&#8217;s okay to be so torn apart, or how in the world you will even get the puzzle pieces back together and move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#1a1a1a;text-shadow:1px 1px 5px var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link265_a5eaea-7c, .kt-adv-heading-link265_a5eaea-7c .kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c\"]{color:#a3e4b3;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link265_a5eaea-7c:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link265_a5eaea-7c:hover .kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c\"]{color:#ff7675;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_a5eaea-7c\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\">Want to make your own Friendship Quiz? Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve been there twice on both sides of a friendship split, and I can tell you from personal experience, it ain&#8217;t pretty. The first time around, it was such a silent, unspoken death. We didn&#8217;t fight; we just kind of fizzled. I remember trying to analyze where things had gone wrong, reliving conversations in my head, and feeling a huge sense of loss that I felt like I wasn&#8217;t allowed to grieve. It&#8217;s one that so easily will be dismissed by others, but one that is real nonetheless. This work is your journey through that pain, familiarity with the process, and one towards healing.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e9ca3b-00, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e9ca3b-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_e9ca3b-00\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e9ca3b-00 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e9ca3b-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_e9ca3b-00\"] 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#4a5568;}}<\/style>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#Why_Breaking_Up_with_a_Friend_is_Hard\" >Why Breaking Up with a Friend is Hard<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#Hidden_Sadness\" >Hidden Sadness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#Feeling_Bad_About_Yourself\" >Feeling Bad About Yourself<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#%E2%80%8BDifferent_Ways_Friendships_Break_Up\" >\u200bDifferent Ways Friendships Break Up<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#The_Friendship_Just_Ends_Slowly\" >The Friendship Just Ends Slowly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#Friendships_Naturally_End_When_You_Grow_Apart\" >Friendships Naturally End When You Grow Apart<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#How_to_Heal_Emotionally_After_Loss\" >How to Heal Emotionally After Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#The_Steps_to_Feeling_Better\" >The Steps to Feeling Better<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#Healthy_Ways_to_Deal_with_the_Sadness\" >Healthy Ways to Deal with the Sadness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#Taking_Care_of_Yourself_with_Boundaries\" >Taking Care of Yourself with Boundaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#Handling_Social_Media_Problems\" >Handling Social Media Problems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#Healing_and_Moving_On_After_the_Breakup\" >Healing and Moving On After the Breakup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#The_Need_to_Practice_Self-Kindness_and_Forgive\" >The Need to Practice Self-Kindness and Forgive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#Creating_Space_for_New_Relationships\" >Creating Space for New Relationships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#The_Role_of_Therapy_in_Friendship_Loss\" >The Role of Therapy in Friendship Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/guide-to-survive-a-friendship-breakup\/#%E2%80%8BFinal_Thought_This_Breakup_Helps_You_Grow\" >\u200bFinal Thought: This Breakup Helps You Grow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading265_e9ca3b-00 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-theme-palette-2-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_e9ca3b-00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Breaking_Up_with_a_Friend_is_Hard\"><\/span><strong>Why Breaking Up with a Friend is Hard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pain of a breakup in a friendship is all-consuming. We learn that only romantic relationship breakups are &#8220;real,&#8221; and that&#8217;s an unhealthy myth. The loss of a close friend can be so much more complicated and lonely because the emotional loss isn&#8217;t socially accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hidden_Sadness\"><\/span><strong>Hidden Sadness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A broken-up friendship is, basically, disenfranchised grief. That&#8217;s a term used by grief researcher Kenneth Doka to explain a type of mourning that is not socially acknowledged or publicly confirmed. There are no sympathy cards for a passed friend, and it is that absence of social ritual that isolates you in your grief. It&#8217;s off the grid, and one that must be fought with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeling_Bad_About_Yourself\"><\/span><strong>Feeling Bad About Yourself<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good friendship is not a superficial relationship; it&#8217;s a vital component of your sense of self. Your best friends are a mirror, a reflection of a portion of who you are, a sense of belonging so vital to your sense of well-being. A broken <strong>bestie bond<\/strong>&nbsp;can leave you wondering who you are without them. This sense of lost identity is one of the main reasons why friendship loss is equally hard to cope with. It&#8217;s not a matter of losing someone, but rather losing part of yourself that they knew and loved.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image265_633fc0-ac .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image265_633fc0-ac size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Surviving-a-Friendship-Breakup-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"The Ultimate Guide to Surviving a Friendship Breakup\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-268\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Surviving-a-Friendship-Breakup-1024x576.webp 1024w, \/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Surviving-a-Friendship-Breakup-300x169.webp 300w, \/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Surviving-a-Friendship-Breakup-768x432.webp 768w, \/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Surviving-a-Friendship-Breakup-1536x864.webp 1536w, \/\/bestiequizzes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Surviving-a-Friendship-Breakup.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-theme-palette-2-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_95ea84-4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8BDifferent_Ways_Friendships_Break_Up\"><\/span>\u200bDifferent Ways Friendships Break Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All breakups in friendships are not the same; they follow a different path, and knowing which one you&#8217;re following can heal faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td>Type of Breakup<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>The Gradual Dissipation<\/strong><\/td><td>Phone calls diminish and become scarce, texts are short, and common experiences are abandoned. This is the most prevalent form of friendship breakup. It&#8217;s typically baffling and leaves an individual in limbo, wondering what they did wrong.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>The Dramatic Blowout<\/strong><\/td><td>One special conflict or betrayal unleashes a sudden, possibly irreparable, argument. It stings, but it at least leaves no doubt. A clear boundary is established, and the word comes out.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Growing Apart<\/strong><\/td><td>People change. Life goals, philosophies, and interests change over time. The relationship does not fail because of one particular incident, but a gradual, natural drifting away. This is a subtle but natural process for a <strong>friendship bond<\/strong> to disintegrate.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Friendship_Just_Ends_Slowly\"><\/span><strong>The Friendship Just Ends Slowly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is, in my experience, the most difficult type of breakup. It&#8217;s a passive-aggressive breakup with no closure, and you just sort of have to wonder and fantasize about things in your own mind. It&#8217;s hard to get over a breakup of a friendship when you don&#8217;t even know why it happened. The silence is sometimes louder than a fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Friendships_Naturally_End_When_You_Grow_Apart\"><\/span><strong><strong>Friendships Naturally End When You Grow Apart<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are certain moments where you just have to realize that a friendship has come to a close. A friend, say a school friend, perhaps won&#8217;t be the same to you now that you&#8217;re pursuing an entirely different field of work and at a different stage in your life. A car, an older one, took off, and so did your friendship, an unpleasant but real truth. The friendship had to be left behind, and that is something one experiences. According to research, <strong>between 70% of intimate friendships and 52% of social networks dissolve after approximately seven years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have labeled the kind of breakup, and now it is time to heal. Healing from a <strong>friendship breakup<\/strong>&nbsp;takes work; it does not just happen.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-theme-palette-2-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_c0b3ec-91\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Heal_Emotionally_After_Loss\"><\/span><strong>How to Heal Emotionally After Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Steps_to_Feeling_Better\"><\/span><strong>The Steps to Feeling Better<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with all other significant losses, grief stages follow a breakup of a friendship. Grief stages are not linear; however, you can move back and forth through them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td>Stage of Grief<\/td><td>What It Looks Like in a Friendship Breakup<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Denial<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8220;It can&#8217;t be happening. We&#8217;ll fix it.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Anger<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8220;How can they treat me this way? It&#8217;s not right!&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bargaining<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8220;Maybe if I just say sorry everything will be all right.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Depression<\/strong><\/td><td>A feeling of intense sadness, isolation, and hopelessness.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Acceptance<\/strong><\/td><td>Realizing that the friendship is finished and starting to heal.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Ways_to_Deal_with_the_Sadness\"><\/span><strong>Healthy Ways to Deal with the <\/strong>Sadness <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grief can be addressed and accompanied by healthy coping mechanisms. The bond of friendship lost needs to be recognized and channeled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Know Your Feelings:<\/strong>&nbsp;don&#8217;t attempt to repress the pain or fear, but express it. Your emotions are normal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Journaling:<\/strong>&nbsp;Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be extremely cathartic. Writing can help make things clear about what happened and put things into perspective.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lean on Your Support System:<\/strong>&nbsp;Speak to other friends, family, or a therapist. It is a good idea to be honest with someone and feel a little less alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take Care of Yourself:<\/strong>&nbsp;Engage in activities that put a smile on your face and keep your energies grounded, such as exercise, meditation, or a creative endeavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taking_Care_of_Yourself_with_Boundaries\"><\/span>Taking Care of Yourself with Boundaries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve got a toxic or ghosting friend, boundaries are in order. That may mean unfollowing and\/or muting them on social media, or even a nice &#8220;no thanks&#8221; when invited to parties that you know they will be attending. Your healing is your top priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handling_Social_Media_Problems\"><\/span><strong>Handling Social Media Problems<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The constant barrage of posts from a former friend on social media is akin to an endless salt in an open wound. I have learned that avoiding a social media diversion from their page is a flat-out necessity to heal. You can mute or unfollow them. The short space will provide your heart with the room it needs to heal.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e73354-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e73354-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_e73354-bc\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e73354-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e73354-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_e73354-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e73354-bc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e73354-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_e73354-bc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e73354-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e73354-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_e73354-bc\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e73354-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_e73354-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_e73354-bc\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading265_e73354-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-theme-palette-2-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_e73354-bc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healing_and_Moving_On_After_the_Breakup\"><\/span><strong>Healing and Moving On After the Breakup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving forward is not forgetting the past; it&#8217;s reconciling with it and making space for other relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Need_to_Practice_Self-Kindness_and_Forgive\"><\/span><strong>The Need to Practice Self-Kindness and Forgive<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s easy to get caught up in a blame war following the breakdown of a friendship. But I believe the most crucial thing to keep in mind is to be as kind and compassionate with yourself as you would with a loved one. The pain you&#8217;re experiencing is real, and it&#8217;s more than okay to not be okay. Healing is a hard one, and it&#8217;s a process, and time will reveal. Forgiveness of yourself and your former friend is a very powerful tool. You&#8217;re not saying you&#8217;d be excusing what they did, but freeing yourself from wandering around in resentment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_Space_for_New_Relationships\"><\/span><strong>Creating Space for New Relationships<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps one of the worst things to worry about once a <strong>bestie bond<\/strong>&nbsp;has been severed is that you will never again have anyone just like them. And it is true, but you will have someone else who will also value your friendship. Be open to meeting new people and having new friendships, but do not force anything. A good friendship, a friendship that will endure, will present itself in its time. It is a great idea to begin by getting involved in a group, be it a sports team or a book club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_Therapy_in_Friendship_Loss\"><\/span><strong>The Role of Therapy in Friendship Loss<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re really struggling to move on from a breakup of a friendship, you may want to talk with a therapist. A therapist can offer a comfortable environment for your feelings to surface and can assist you in gaining healthy ways to cope. It&#8217;s a sign of strength, not weakness, to seek help.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id265_ed9b08-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id265_ed9b08-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id265_ed9b08-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id265_ed9b08-4f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id265_ed9b08-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id265_ed9b08-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id265_ed9b08-4f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column265_5d0e39-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column265_5d0e39-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column265_5d0e39-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column265_5d0e39-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column265_5d0e39-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column265_5d0e39-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column265_5d0e39-57{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column265_5d0e39-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column265_5d0e39-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_9003fd-16 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_9003fd-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_9003fd-16\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_9003fd-16, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_9003fd-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_9003fd-16\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_9003fd-16, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_9003fd-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_9003fd-16\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading265_9003fd-16 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-theme-palette-1-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_9003fd-16\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_060e70-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_060e70-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_060e70-f9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_060e70-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_060e70-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_060e70-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_060e70-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_060e70-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_060e70-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading265_060e70-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_060e70-f9\">Today, we will discuss the most popular questions that can be used to test a friendship. Here are the comprehensive details:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id265_930443-ad .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id265_930443-ad .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id265_930443-ad > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id265_930443-ad .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id265_930443-ad > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id265_930443-ad kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane265_6e4f07-b5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Why does a friendship breakup hurt so much?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because friendships are built on trust, identity, and emotional intimacy. Losing a close friend can feel like losing a part of yourself. Psychologists call this <em>disenfranchised grief<\/em> \u2014 pain that society doesn\u2019t always recognize but feels just as real as a romantic breakup.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane265_bfd5a4-3f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>How can I tell if a friendship is truly over or just going through a phase?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If communication has stopped entirely, boundaries are constantly crossed, or emotional energy feels one-sided for a long time, it may signal the end. However, temporary distance doesn\u2019t always mean it\u2019s over \u2014 sometimes people just need space to grow and return stronger.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane265_41ea83-1d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Should I confront my ex-friend for closure?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on your situation. If you believe an honest conversation can bring clarity without reopening wounds, it may help. But if the person is unwilling or communication feels harmful, focus on internal closure through self-reflection instead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-left:5px solid #4a5568;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-theme-palette-2-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading265_1d9dc6-15\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8BFinal_Thought_This_Breakup_Helps_You_Grow\"><\/span>\u200bFinal Thought: This Breakup Helps You Grow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A friendship breakup hurts, certainly. 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