30 Redditors Share The Stories Of Their Friendship Breakups And Why They Happened
"We became business partners, and the rest is history…"
Friendship breakups can sting just as much as romantic ones, especially when the person walking away used to feel like family. In this Reddit thread, people opened up about the moments that ended once-close friendships, from growing apart to realizing someone was never really on their side.
The question came from u/Dense-Thing3339 in r/AskReddit, and the replies quickly turned into a mix of messy, painful, and sometimes strangely relatable stories. Some fell out over betrayal, some over distance, and some over behavior that became impossible to ignore.
Here are the stories that stood out most.
The post has gathered over 5k comments, with people discussing the situations that led them to fall out with their friends.
RedditThis one starts with a familiar kind of frustration, the friend who always makes everything about themselves.
1. One example is when they always seem to make everything about themselves—and even when you share your own problems, they always find a way to insert their own.
Reddit2. Sometimes, all you need is a couple of days with them to figure out if they are worth having in your life or not.
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3. It's hard being someone they always expect to be there whenever they have problems, but when you give them advice on what to do, they still don't take any steps to help themselves. It's borderline exhausting.
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That kind of one-sided dynamic wears people down fast.
4. It's an exception, though, if they are also dealing with personal problems. Just be sure to communicate.
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5. Either way, go where your energy is reciprocated!
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6. If you want your friendship to last long, don't start a business with them!
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Business partnerships can change a friendship in a hurry.
7. Sometimes it's also a matter of self-reflection.
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8. At the end of the day, if they are truly the problem, they will eventually realize it.
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9. This is one of the most heartbreaking stories of friendship breakups.
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10. There are certain times when people just grow apart—nothing more and nothing less.
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11. Don't be afraid to call them out for something you aren't comfortable with.
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12. Banned from his own band.
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That one clearly went way beyond a normal falling out.
This is similar to confronting a best friend to repay a loan and blowing up the friendship.
13. When they become successful at something, that's when their true colors show.
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14. Stay away from snobs!
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15. Traumatic.
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16. If your friendship survived after high school, good for you!
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17. Ah, the classic "Let's catch up soon!"
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18. Ghosting does not only happen in dating!
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19. Sometimes it's better to leave things as they are.
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20. The most common reason for a friendship breakup.
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Jealousy has ended more than a few friendships here.
21. Be vigilant for red flags!
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22. They are weeding themselves out anyway.
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23. Stop forcing your beliefs on your friends when they are just trying to help.
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24. Call them out for certain behaviors!
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25. It makes you wonder if you were ever really their friend...
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26. A hopeless case.
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27. Jealousy, jealousy.
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28. Freak farm, indeed.
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29. F you, Paul.
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If you have ever had to cut off a friend from your life, or if you were the one who was cut off, then you are likely familiar with this painful feeling of disconnection. However, it is still important to note that sometimes, friendship breakups are for the best, and you will eventually begin to see that in no time.
Do you have a similar story to share? Comment with your thoughts, or share this article for all your family and friends to see!
For more friendship fallout, read about refusing to attend a friend’s party after backing their breakup.
