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Scenario

When close friendships become polite and distant

My best friend and I used to text constantly and have these amazing conversations about everything, but since they got into their serious relationship, our dynamic has become so polite and surface-level. I feel like I'm losing them but I don't know if it's natural growing apart or if there's something we're not talking about, and I'm scared to bring it up because what if they say they're just happier with less intensity.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The fear of seeming needy has created a spiral where you're both holding back, mistaking careful distance for mature friendship.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Carnival and transgression?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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