It’s Not Ghosting, It’s Growing Apart and That’s OK

Understanding growing apart from friends is a natural, although emotional, part of life, offering an opportunity for personal and social growth.

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Growing apart from friends is a normal part of life, although it can feel really confusing and sometimes sad. When you're young, you might notice that someone you used to chat with every day doesn't seem that interested in hanging out with you anymore. This isn't ghosting, where someone suddenly stops all communication without explanation. This is simply growing apart, and it happens for lots of reasons. Understanding Growing Apart It's important to understand that growing apart from someone doesn't mean there is something wrong with you or them. It's just a part of life. People change, especially during teenage...
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