LibraryScenariosWhen life transitions create friendship imbalance
Scenario

When life transitions create friendship imbalance

My college roommate and I have been best friends for fifteen years but since she got married and had kids our friendship feels completely one-sided — I'm always the one reaching out and when we do talk it's only about her family and I don't know if this is just how friendships change or if I should say something.

Rabia
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The natural evolution of intimacy can mask the slower death of reciprocity.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Infertility and the grief of wanting children?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.