Loneliness in a Full Life
You can be surrounded by family, colleagues, and friends and still feel deeply alone.
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Friendships that once felt effortless can drift, end, or shift in ways that are surprisingly painful.
Rebecca Victor, LP-D
Questions That Matter to You
When Friendships Change in Midlife
Friendships that once felt effortless can drift, end, or shift in ways that are surprisingly painful.
A loss people rarely talk about
Moves, divorces, illness, children leaving home, and different life priorities can change friendships. When a friendship fades, there is often no ritual for the loss and little acknowledgment from others. It can still hurt deeply.
What friendships have meant
Friends can hold parts of your history and identity. Losing closeness with them can raise questions about who you are now and who you can turn to. Therapy can help you think about what those relationships provided and what you want going forward.
Patterns worth noticing
Sometimes friendships end for reasons outside anyone's control. Sometimes patterns repeat, such as always being the one who reaches out or pulling away when conflict appears. Exploring those patterns can be useful without assigning fault.
Reaching out
A free 15-minute consultation is a place to ask about fit and practical arrangements. Onboarding happens only after you both agree to try working together.
Frequently asked questions
Is it strange to grieve a friendship?
No. Friendships matter, and their loss can be significant.
Can therapy help with conflict with a friend?
Therapy can help you understand your side of the conflict and think about how you want to respond.
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