Some friendships don’t end with a big fight. They just fade, and honestly, that’s okay.
Life can get busy. You get married, you have kids, you go through things that change how you think and what your priorities are.
One day, you realize you’re not really in the same place as you were before, and neither are they.
It doesn’t mean the friendship wasn’t real. It just means it doesn’t fit like it used to.
You might still love that person. You still want the best for them, but if the connection doesn’t feed you anymore, you don’t have to force it. That’s not cold, that’s growth.
Now, of course, some people will try to make you feel bad about it. They’ll say you switched up, or that you changed. Like you’re supposed to stay the same forever.
The truth is, you’re allowed to grow. You’re allowed to evolve. You don’t owe anybody the old version of you just to prove you’re loyal.
…and no, you don’t have to drag people into your next chapter just to keep things comfortable. That’s not loyalty. That’s holding yourself back.
If somebody really loves you, they’ll understand that life moves. They won’t guilt-trip you for focusing on your peace. They won’t expect you to stay small just to stay close.
You can still check in. You can still wish them well, but it’s okay if it fades. It’s okay if you don’t talk every day. It’s okay if you need different things now.
You don’t have to carry everyone with you to be kind. You don’t have to shrink to stay connected. You can let it go and still love them.