What a thought provoking article! I’ve recently had to let some friendships go and though it was hard to do, it was necessary. I like your suggestions on fostering the relationships I really want to develop.
I'm glad you liked it. 😊 Navigating these relationships isn't always easy but I really have benefited from reminding myself about who it is I truly want to spend time with.
This is so important and beautifully said, Nicole. I love the idea of the friend audit and 100% resonate with your current ‘decline plans’ strategy. 😂 It’s such a thoughtful way to build meaningful friendships and on top of the enjoyment it sounds like it’s good for us in all the ways. I’m going to do this! Thank you for the inspiration and deep friendship!
10/10! If you haven’t already would love to read - The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center - and continue this discussion.
This is so powerful and thoughtful, Nicole! I feel emotional reading it... probably because I really resonate with it. You're so honest about your fear, and I can hear your hope at the end. It's not easy to let friendships go. There's courage in that though. I think it's best for everyone when we make more aligned choices. I feel so grateful to have you as my dear friend!
Thanks, my friend! You're right, it isn't easy. I'm a big talker in this piece, I hope I can follow through with all the changes I want to make. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend.
What a thought provoking article! I’ve recently had to let some friendships go and though it was hard to do, it was necessary. I like your suggestions on fostering the relationships I really want to develop.
I'm glad you liked it. 😊 Navigating these relationships isn't always easy but I really have benefited from reminding myself about who it is I truly want to spend time with.
This is so important and beautifully said, Nicole. I love the idea of the friend audit and 100% resonate with your current ‘decline plans’ strategy. 😂 It’s such a thoughtful way to build meaningful friendships and on top of the enjoyment it sounds like it’s good for us in all the ways. I’m going to do this! Thank you for the inspiration and deep friendship!
I'm so glad it inspired you! And thank you for liking my somewhat cowardly declining plans strategy. 😆 Love you, friend!
10/10! If you haven’t already would love to read - The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center - and continue this discussion.
I'm in. Just added it to my book list and plan to prioritize it. 😊 You've read it already or no?
Not yet! On waiting list at library. But think it might be super relevant!
100% ! I'm excited to revisit once we've both read it. 😊
This is so powerful and thoughtful, Nicole! I feel emotional reading it... probably because I really resonate with it. You're so honest about your fear, and I can hear your hope at the end. It's not easy to let friendships go. There's courage in that though. I think it's best for everyone when we make more aligned choices. I feel so grateful to have you as my dear friend!
Thanks, my friend! You're right, it isn't easy. I'm a big talker in this piece, I hope I can follow through with all the changes I want to make. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend.
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