Not all friendships are meant to last. But it’s difficult knowing which friendships are meant to last for a season, and not for a lifetime. According to Jim Rohn, we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. And if that statistic doesn’t scare you, then it should at least send home the message that while it might be difficult to figure out which friendships are meant for the long haul, it’s absolutely essential to know which ones are which. Friendships influence us in more ways than we know, so knowing how to end a friendship and move on could be the determining factor to a lot of your happiness.

When determining whether or not to end a friendship, tons of factors come to play. Life is nuanced, people are layered, and situations are complicated. So we have put together a guide on how to know when it’s time to end a friendship and move on with your life. Hopefully this gives you some clarity when curating a friend group that brings out the best in you!

When to Know It’s Time to Phase Out a Friendship

Knowing when to phase out a friendship can be tricky, but we have compiled the obvious signs you should know when making this delicate decision. If you recognize any of these patterns in your friendship, it could be time to end the friendship for good.

The Friendship is Hot and Cold

Anyone who uses their attention and warmth as a weapon automatically have a red flag across their face. You can spot this easily by tracking if they treat you in unpredictable ways. Do you ever know what to expect when you show up? Are you a little squeamish due to your last encounter?  Do you feel yourself getting nervous, wondering if they’re going to be mad again for no reason?

This is no way to live.

This finicky behavior is typically tied to their sensitive eg