Sometimes friendships end for a good reason, but all too often we just fail to look after them. The right conversation can do a lot to patch things up
We know that good relationships are vital to health and happiness, but friendships can wither without time and attention. It’s normal for friendships to change, and a relationship cooling isn’t necessarily bad. “Sometimes we struggle to accept that a friendship has run its course for any number of reasons,” says Nina Badzin, host of the podcast Dear Nina: Conversations about Friendship. “Pivoting the relationship to a more casual connection honours the past friendship without forcing an affection and chemistry that cannot be forced.” So ask yourself: is this a friendship you really want to save?
If the answer is yes, here are some questions you could ask your friends to get your relationship back on track.