Friendship Breakups

There is a running joke in my family that has been around nearly as long as I have. My dad has one friend. Sure he has co-workers, acquaintances  and husbands of my mom's friends...but he only has one ride or die friend.This would often give me a big laugh growing up, saying we could have cheap birthday parties for him because we only had to send out one invitation! But maybe my dad was onto something. (I don't like to admit when he's right, it would give him an abnormally large head). 

We have all had that friend. The one we promised to be "BFFL". The one that got us through all our best and worst dates, haircuts, and fashion choices. The one who was more than a friend...she was a sister. As hard as it is,at what point is it time to cut the cord on some of these friendships?

Every friendship has its ups and downs,just like any other type of relationship. As I get older I realize the importance of the quality of my friends, not the quantity. I don't need 50 people gathered around for my birthday every year, just those who love and cherish our friendship as much as I do. It may sound harsh, and a bit like a reality show competition, but sometimes its best if we let some friendships live on in our memory. 

5 Signs It's Time to Dump Your Friend

1.) You only hear from her when she needs something.

2.) If she's not happy for you and your accomplishments.

3.) She's a Debbie Downer....all the time.

4.) You make all the effort to stay in touch.

5.) Your friend talks behind your back. 

Most times during a breakup it's your friends who bring you booze and ice cream, trying to get you out of your funk. But who do you turn to if the breakup you're going through is with a friend? It may be very difficult, but sometime we grow up and out of some friendships.When they begin to be more toxic than good,it's time to let go.No one should be allowed to bring you down or hold you back, especially a friend. Maybe I'll let dad be right on this one!