Friendship breakups can hurt more than romantic breakups—and no one talks about it. In this episode of Boundaries & Banter, we unpack why losing a friend cuts so deep, how friendship breakups actually happen, and how to know when it’s time to walk away.

We talk about:

Why friendship loss feels so destabilizing

The different ways friendships end (slow fade vs betrayal)

When a “half-apology” isn’t enough

Why boundaries matter even in long friendships

How to grieve a friendship without villainizing yourself

The moment you realize it’s time to say goodbye

If you’ve ever felt heartbroken over a friend—and wondered why it hurt this much—you’re not alone.

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00:00 – Why friendship breakups hurt so much
01:05 – Why we don’t talk about losing friends
02:20 – Friendship vs romantic breakups: what’s different
04:15 – The slow fade vs sudden betrayal
06:40 – When apologies don’t come with change
09:10 – Boundaries in friendships (yes, they matter)
12:30 – When staying hurts more than leaving
16:05 – Grieving a friendship without blaming yourself
19:40 – “Sayonara, Sally”: knowing when it’s time
22:30 – Final thoughts: choosing peace over history


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