Friendships fade over time. Loss of trust in friendship can play a critical role in a relationship ending.
On The Loss Of Trust In Friendship
Trust Is The Foundation Of Any Relationship
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines trust as an “assured reliance on the character, ability, strength or truth or someone or something.”
Trust is the foundation of any relationship. It is earned. Trust can be easily lost and never recovered.
It does not matter if it is with a friend, family member, or an acquaintance. You have nothing without trust.
Trust is earned by institutions, too. People continue to lose faith in institutions. People and institutions can become toxic.
Signs Of A Toxic Friend
When you are not confident that your friend can help you or wants to spend time with you, there is no reason to stay friends. If a friend shows signs that you are in a toxic relationship. Consider ending your friendship with that person. Some telltale signs of a toxic friendship include:
- You lose self-esteem and self-confidence.
- You feel your friend attacks, demeans, and does not support you.
- You struggle to be yourself around the toxic person.
- You discover that you both bring out the worst in each other.
- The toxic person blames you and never takes responsibility for their actions or choices.
Breach Of Trust
Another issue that may arise with a friend that can lead to losing trust in a friendship is when your friend breaches your trust. They may gossip about you. They may have told a secret to someone. They may have done something you consider unforgivable.
Since trust is so critical to any relationship, and they breached it, it is up to you to decide to end the friendship. You have a few options for ending a friendship:
- You can block them across all your social media.
- You can cut them entirely out of your life.
- You can talk to them to discuss why you want to end the friendship in person or over a phone or Zoom call.
Cut That Friend Out From Your Life
If you identify one or more signs that someone in your life is toxic, cut them out of your life! It does not matter the reasons why you are friends. By being toxic, your friend has made you lose trust in the friendship. Ending a toxic friendship can help you to feel better about yourself.
Natural To Lose Friends As You Mature
There is nothing wrong with losing friendships as you become older. Your interests and skills naturally change. You may be connected and “friends” with people from college, but you never actually talk to them. If you move to another state or country for a new job, you will find new friends to develop a community.
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Conclusion
Contrary to popular thought, there is nothing wrong with ending friendships. That is especially true when you have lost trust in a friend. Make the wise choice. End the friendship. It will save you pain rather than working to keep the friendship going.
