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How to end a friendship over text

Ending a friendship doesn't need a list of grievances. Name that it's changed, be kind, and let it go clean.

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Three ways to say it

Scenario 1

You've grown apart and it's time to be honest

What you'd type

“i've been thinking about this a lot and i think we've just kind of grown apart over the years, i don't think there's anything wrong exactly, i just think we want different things now”

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What to send

I think we've grown apart, and I wanted to be honest about that instead of just fading out.

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Scenario 2

The friendship has become one-sided

What you'd type

“i've noticed i'm usually the one reaching out and i've been feeling like the friendship might mean different things to each of us right now, i wanted to be upfront about that”

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What to send

I've been the one reaching out most of the time — I think we want different things from this now.

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Scenario 3

A pattern of hurt has piled up

What you'd type

“i've thought about this for a while and i don't think this friendship is good for me anymore, there's been a pattern of things that have hurt me and i don't think it's going to change”

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What to send

I don't think this friendship is working for me anymore. It's been a hard decision, but I'm at peace with it.

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Scenario 4

You want to end it without drama

What you'd type

“i don't want this to be a big dramatic thing, i just think it's time for us to go our separate ways and i wish you nothing but the best going forward, take care of yourself”

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What to send

No drama needed — I just think it's time we go separate ways. Wishing you well.

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