Shouldn't friends always be in step with each other? But we drifted apart 🎭

Ever tried to end a friendship without it turning into a soap opera? Yeah, same here. My friend Lisa and I used to be glued at the hip—think midnight taco runs and binge-watching reality TV. But over time, she got swept up in the club scene, while I started loving early hikes and Sunday mornings with coffee. Instead of ghosting her (because who really wants that awkward tension?), I just started saying no more often. It felt weird, like I was sneaking out of my own friendship. When Lisa finally asked what was up, I told her, "Honestly, I think we're just heading in different directions, but I’ll always cherish our good times." She was disappointed, but I kept it real and kind. Sometimes, you have to be the bad guy in someone else’s story to be the hero in your own. 🌱💔 #FriendshipBreakup #HealthyBoundaries #PersonalGrowth