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Breaking up with a friend you love: How to cope with the aftermath

Does the friendship have to end?

How do you know if the relationship has to end? Here are signs that may indicate it’s time to end things with a friend despite your history:

1. You dread their negativity

2. The friendship is one-sided

3. They bring the drama

4. They betrayed your trust

Ways to cope

1.

Give yourself time

2.

Indulge yourself healthfully

3.

Join a support group

4.

Sign up for a networking opportunity

5.

Investigate new fitness fun

6.

Look into clubs

7.

Expand your knowledge

8.

Invite a colleague to coffee

Painful but necessary

Breaking up with a friend you love can be painful but necessary. Like the song goes, breaking up is hard to do. However, by thinking things through rationally and giving yourself time to heal, you can make the best choice for your psychological health.

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