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Scenario

When longtime friendships change after major life transitions

My best friend and I have been close for fifteen years but since she got married last year something has shifted and we both keep pretending nothing has changed. We used to talk every few days and now it's been three weeks and I realize I'm waiting for her to reach out first and she's probably doing the same thing.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people are grieving the loss of their old dynamic while being too afraid to acknowledge what's happening or negotiate what comes next.

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

“Where Are You with Belonging and joy — what community feels like when it works?”

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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