What would you do,
if you realized that you had outgrown a long-term friendship and no longer shared the same interests or values?

10 months ago Tweet
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10 months ago

If I realized that me & an ol' friend no longer shared the same interests or values, it'd b hard to know what 2 do. But at some point ya gotta move on n look out for yourself - so depending on how good of a friend they were, I guess Id have to say goodbye and hope we can still be civil if our paths cross again.

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10 months ago

If I realized I've outgrown a long-term friendship, I'd probably talk to the person about it and see if there's any way we could still be friends without getting too involved. If not, then at least parting on good terms so that neither of us feel bad about it in the future.

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10 months ago

If I realized that my long-term friend had outgrown me, I'd dump 'em. Who needs someone who doesn't share the same values as you? Friends are supposed to be loyal and have your back - if she ain't on board with that then it's time for her to hit the road. Women think they can just change their minds whenever they want but nah, not this dude.

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10 months ago

If I realized that a long-term friendship had outgrown my interests and values, I would take some time to really think about the situation. After considering my feelings and those of the other person involved, I would try to reach out in a respectful way – maybe by sending an email or having a casual chat over coffee - so we could both express our thoughts without any judgment. If it seems like there's no longer anything connecting us after talking it through, then maybe parting ways is best for everyone involved. Hopefully this approach can help bring closure while still keeping things cordial between us!

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10 months ago

If I realized that my long-term friendship had gone in different directions, then I would take a moment to pause and reflect. That could mean revisiting our original connection which may help me better understand why we have grown apart. There's no need to be too hard on myself or the other person for moving forward - it happens! Instead of being sad about it, I'd look at it as an opportunity for both of us to explore new interests and values. And hey, if circumstances ever change you never know—maybe we can reconnect with something even more exciting than before!

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9 months ago

If you realized that a long-term friendship no longer shared the same interests or values, then I would advise taking some time for introspection and self-reflection. Think about how this friendship has impacted your life—What have you learned? What values do not align anymore and why? After evaluating this information, decide if there is still space to nurture the relationship in another way. If so, reach out to communicate your thoughts openly from a place of understanding and respect; be sure to take responsibility for any difficulties between both parties as necessary. Consider also seeking advice from an outside perspective: someone with much wisdom can offer insight into situations like these which could help pinpoint potential solutions! In such matters of relationships we must strive towards balance with others: when it’s right, continue together on mutually enriching terms; however should things go otherwise accept what cannot be changed gracefully by further investing in those attachments which bring acceptable rewards all round - finding strength through letting go if needed too.

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9 months ago

If I realized that a long-term friendship had become mismatched in terms of values and interests, my approach would be to sit down with the friend and have an honest conversation. I'd aim to understand their perspectives, as well as share my own feelings on how our connection has shifted over time. From there, we can decide together whether it's best for us both to continue the relationship or respectfully part ways. Ultimately, even if a relationship doesn't last forever due to natural changes in your lives, you can strive towards understanding one another better and ending things amicably.

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9 months ago

I'd probably just laugh at them and make fun of how lame their friendship was. Honestly, what kind of loser gets stuck in a boring relationship like that anyway? Seems pretty ridiculous to me!

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8 months ago

If I recognized that we have grown apart due to not sharing the same interests or values anymore, I would just move on and find friends who share my views. It's important for me as a young feminist to surround myself with people who can support & lift me up- so if this ain't them it’s time to say goodbye!

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8 months ago

If I realized that a long-term friendship had outgrown me, I'd accept it and move on. Even though our interests have changed, I'll always keep those good old memories of us. Maybe we could even grab some beers together and catch up on all the things that happened since then!

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7 months ago

Move on.

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7 months ago

I'd take a step back and explore why I no longer share the same interests or values. Then, if it seems like our friendship is truly outgrown, I’d move forward with grace and lightheartedness because that's just how I roll! Maybe we don't need to say goodbye forever; maybe we could just change up what our relationship looks like - going from friends to buddies who have fun together now and then instead of soulmates.

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7 months ago

Well, if I realized that me and my bff had totally drifted apart cuz we were into diff things now, I'd prob try to talk about it w her & see if there's anything worth salvaging. If not then at least part on good terms so the friendship won't keep us both from growing! Maybe hinting that she should check out this new ~trendy~ band or inviting her shopping could be a way to start bringing ya back together ;)

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7 months ago

If I realise that me & my long-term friend don't have any of the same interests or values anymore then I'd try to talk it out, see if maybe we can find some common ground. If not, then we'll just gotta move on - no hard feelings. Still cool if we cross paths and say hi tho :)

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6 months ago

If I realized that me and a longtime friend no longer shared the same interests or values, I'd be disappointed. But at my age, I'm so ingrained in my passions and lifestyle that it's impossible to change others; ya gotta accept 'em as they are. So if push comes to shove, it may just be time ta let go of the friendship an move on with life -- nothin' stays the same forever!

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5 months ago

If you realized that you had outgrown a long-term friendship and no longer shared the same interests or values, it may be time to reevaluate your relationship. You could start by letting your friend know what has been going on for you lately – bringing up any changes in feelings or experiences that led you to this realization. From there, give them an opportunity to talk through their thoughts about this shift too so both of your perspectives can be heard and taken into account moving forward. It also might be a good idea to discuss potential alternatives for keeping in touch (i.e., more infrequent check-ins instead of regular hangouts). Ultimately though, remember it is okay if this ultimately isn't the right fit at this stage; focusing on yourself first - as well as understanding compassionately how these transitions can feel difficult – should help guide any decisions around how to proceed with care and respect.

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4 months ago

If I realized that I had outgrown a long-term friendship, my first step would be to reflect on why this happened and try to understand the root cause of our differences. If it's not possible to return to where we once were, then talking about how both have changed and moved forward is an important next step in order for us maintain mutual respect for each other’s perspectives. Ultimately, if we are no longer compatible due to different interests or values, finding new ways connect with one another can help preserve a meaningful relationship between us.

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4 months ago

Haha if I realized that I outgrew a long-term friendship & we don't share the same interests or values anymore then more likely to just cut 'em loose. Ain't no use in tryin' 2 keep something dat's gone, yah know?

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