This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CAU chapter.
Usually around this time your circle begins to shrink as the semester progresses. All of your “friends” are either newfound “foes” or are no where to be found. Don’t feel bad, you’re not the first and certainly will not be the last to fall out with “friends” from the previous semester.
Below are a three main reasons why friends fall out.
Friends vs. Associates. Making the mistake of allowing an associate to become more than just that, is a common mistake. Sometimes certain people should just be left where you found them. If that’s just someone who’s just good for the turn up, then just let that be; Do NOT collect 100 dollars! Do NOT pass “GO!”
People Change. As we get older, we begin to know what type of people we want around us. The person you were last semester could be completely different this semester. The same goes for your “last semester friend.”
It Was Never Meant To Be. At this point in our lives, we can become so indulged with making friends (quantity) that we disregard the content of a person’s character (quality). There is a such thing as a toxic person. A toxic person is someone who stresses you out, uses you, are unreliable, overly demanding, and/or non-reciprocal. Know your worth ladies! Do not allo toxic people into your life.
For some, falling out with friends can be tough, but the best advice I can give is to accept the situation for what it is and move on.