Periagoge
Scenario

When long-term friendships no longer feel natural or enjoyable

My childhood friend and I have maintained this friendship for twenty years but I'm starting to realize we might have just grown into completely different people who don't actually enjoy each other's company anymore. We both keep showing up out of loyalty and history but our conversations feel forced and I don't know if it's worth trying to salvage or if it's okay to let it fade.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people are questioning whether shared history is enough to sustain a connection that no longer brings joy.

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 Neighborhood and place-based belonging?”

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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