Introduction
Most friendships don’t end because of betrayal. They end because of neglect, mismatched values, and unspoken resentment. People like blaming “life getting busy,” but that’s just avoidance.
The Real Reasons Friendships Break Down
1. Unequal Effort
When one person always initiates contact, the relationship becomes unbalanced.
Eventually, resentment replaces connection.
2. Lack of Honesty
People avoid difficult conversations to “keep the peace.”
That silence slowly kills trust.
3. Different Growth Speeds
When one person grows and the other stays stagnant, friction is inevitable.
Growth exposes incompatibility.
4. Poor Boundaries
Friends who disrespect