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Scenario

When friendships built on shared struggle lose their foundation

My work friend and I became really close during a difficult project, but now that we're not working together anymore, I'm realizing our friendship was built around complaining about work and shared stress. We're both in better situations now but we don't seem to have anything else to connect about, and it feels awkward to acknowledge that.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people are discovering that their bond was circumstantial and must decide whether to let it fade naturally or actively build new ground for connection.

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

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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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