“You’ve stopped reaching out to them for support”

Once upon a time, they may have been your go-to pal for career advice or to share your latest dating woes. But recently, when you try and broach the subjects, they don’t engage.

“When our situations change (eg work, school, the places we live), friends have less opportunities to see each other and bond,” Tran explains. This inevitably leads to distance and feeling out of loop with one another’s lives, no matter how much you promise to stay in touch.

While this may be a sign that your friendship has fizzled, it’s also important to remember that friends can play a variety of roles in our life. We can have confidantes, cheerleaders and those we just meet for the occasional drink – and all have their own value to add.

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