When Friendships Change: Navigating the Pain, Growth, and Letting Go

10/04/2025 21 min Episodio 31

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Friendship breakups hit differently. In this episode of Get Curious, Kate dives deep into one of the most overlooked but emotionally charged experiences we face—when friendships shift, fade, or end altogether.Whether you're feeling ghosted, growing apart from your childhood bestie, or grieving a once-inseparable bond, this episode will help you make sense of it all. Kate unpacks the reasons friendships change in your twenties and beyond—like proximity, personal growth, life transitions, and mismatched values—and offers practical tools for navigating friendship transitions with clarity and compassion.✨ What you'll learn in this episode:Why friendship changes are normal, not personalThe 4 biggest reasons friendships fadeThe emotional impact of friendship loss (and how to heal)The 3 types of friendship endings: fizzle, replacement, and breakupTools for setting boundaries, grieving the loss, and staying open to new connectionsIf you’ve ever felt hurt, confused, or even guilty about the changing nature of your friendships—this one’s for you. Tune in for real talk, relatable stories, and practical tips on letting go, growing through the discomfort, and embracing what’s next.👉 Subscribe, rate, and share with someone navigating friendship changes.