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If A Friendship Isn't Nourishing It's Time To Let It Go

Author
Jessica Chasnoff, Psy.D.
Published
Mon 06 Sep 2021
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Research has shown the importance of cultivating  "sister of the heart" relationships and how they can improve our physical, emotional, and psychological health. But what happens when we realize a friendship is no longer nourishing us? In these COVID times, our social circles have naturally narrowed. We've let go of friends, and they've let go of us.  We're realizing that we don't have the time or the energy for what isn't nurturing and life-giving. 

This episode can help you determine if perhaps it's time to let go of a friendship, and offers a sweet reminder that you don't need to feel guilty about breaking away, because ultimately if that friend isn't for you, you're not for them either.

Jessica shares her thoughts on how to let go when you're not getting your needs met, soothing yourself after someone lets you go, taking yourself off the hook for ghosting a friend when it's exactly what's needed, and a Rumi inspired aspiration for not making anyone the bad guy. 
 
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The One Day You Finally Knew: For Women Breaking Away podcast is produced and edited by Jessica Chasnoff,  a recovering perfectionist who is always on a learning curve.  While she is a psychologist, this podcast is not a substitute for mental health services. If you're struggling with mental health concerns, please reach out to a professional near you.

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