What is the best way to politely end a friendship?

How friends can sometimes make you unhappy. You can't live without good friends. But every once in a while, there's one pal you think you just might be able to survive without. read more

Martha, I think it is sad that our friendship has come to an end, and I truly wish you only the best in the future. This goes a really long way in maintaining your dignity and Martha's self-esteem. Be good to yourself: However the conversation ends, remind yourself that you put time and thought into your decision and did what was right for you. read more

“Once a friendship is continued because you feel you ‘have to’ rather than you just want to, it’s probably not going to last in a strong, connected way anyway,” she explains. Just because it’s voluntary doesn’t mean that you should toss away a challenging friendship willy-nilly, she adds. read more

If your friend is not inspiring, motivating, helpful, trustworthy, or active in your life then dumping your friend might be a good option. Just like in every relationship, friends should always be there during the good and bad times, if they are using you then they are not friends. here are few ways to end a friendship in a mature way. read more

“Perhaps the friendship is teaching you something about yourself and if that’s the case you may want to work a bit harder to try and understand what that lesson may be before you end the friendship,” says Dr. Lisa Skelding, a relationships and marriage therapist based in Oakville. read more