The Loss Of A Friendship: Putting A Positive Spin On It.

Bear with me because this ones a little rambled, as my posts sometimes are. I just wanted to get everything out as it flowed through my mind, rather than forcing it into structure.

The loss of a relationship is frequently talked about online. There are hundreds of magazine articles focused on ‘getting over your ex-lover’ or ‘how to move on from a breakup’ but nobody ever talks about the loss of a friend. Over the years I have experienced both losses and personally find it more difficult to lose one of my friends. After all, friends know more about you than anyone! Lovers (sometimes) come and go but the friends who pick you up in between and never leave your side.

After all, your friends know way more about you than your boyfriend or family members, right?! |
I think most of you can relate to this post but if you’re lucky enough to never have lost a friend - you’re lucky.

Not every friendship ends because of something negative. It could be that neither of you made an effort, you’ve fallen out, theres jealousy, her new boyfriend is a dick or even an argument that has cropped up - but it could also be that you just grew apart naturally. Not every friend is going to be with you until you’re old and grey!

I think this is actually one of the most challenging friendship losses.

Its almost easier to forget the memories when there is a little negativity but when you simply drifted with age, the memories are still fond but the connection isn’t quite there. Most of my friends are from school or university and despite being inseparable for so many years, growing up into our adulthood means that some of those friends moved away or just naturally drifted as we fell into the step of life. School friends saw you through the awkward blue mascara, high school loves and even the first time you got drunk. Arguably the best and worst years of your life. If it was a natural drift, you soon realise there is no hard feelings and nobody did anything wrong - its easy to just think of them as a positive part of your life. Its easier to miss them with a happy smile and fond memories.

Now lets think about it, the loss can be a positive. After all, if they were willing to walk out of your life then they obviously never intended to stay so its important to either remember the good times or move forward. I once read a quote that said “everyone has a purpose in your life and once they’ve filled that purpose, they will either stay or walk away”. I always question each friendship to this mantra now because after all, friends are there to pick you up, inspire you to be better or just to be childish with!

I feel like I’m writing this on the assumption that you have lost a friend but as you’re reading - there is probably a friendship that comes to mind. Or you might have come to this article for tips on moving forward..

This is a bit important.. do you try to get the friendship back or move forward and accept its lost? I’m a big believer in closure and I like to make things finalised whether its closing the chapter and continuing the friendship, or accepting why you aren’t friends and moving on.

Ultimately, its up to you what the next move should be.

Just remember that for every friend that leaves there will be another one to walk in. We’re sociable creatures by nature so moving on from the friendship should be easy. Just remember that if the friendship didn’t add value to your days- is it really that bad for it to be over?

That being said, I’m trying to be more sociable and connect with other bloggers or girls with a similar interest because I feel like my biggest hobby is a pretty good common ground for conversation. Its also fun to go on friend dates with the girls and reconnect about how you’re feeling, chances are they will completely relate and be able to make you feel better.

On another note, I decided to add a little outfit to these pictures rather than creating a flatlay for you. These pictures were taken while I was in South Africa, the full lookbook is below for you!

What I’m Wearing
Round Sunglasses from Missguided
Grey Grandad Top from Brandy Melville
Ripped Denim Shorts from River Island

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