Sometimes it's best to let go! Here's how to tell if it’s time to breakup with a friend

Not all friendships stand the test of time and unfortunately some of those bracelets you tied around your wrists loosen with time. And while the idea of losing a friend may be tough, letting go of the friendship can sometimes be the best thing for the both of you.

Check the points below to check out whether it’s time to unfriend.

Call on me

Or not. Please don’t. If that’s the reaction to your phone every time you see your friend’s name pop up on your phone screen, then it’s more than a sign that you just don’t have the time to answer. Dreading phone calls from someone you’re supposed to get along well with is a sure way to know you need to consider pulling the plug on the friendship.

Talking to your pals is supposed to be comforting and exciting but if you find it’s become tedious, it could mean that you’re just not cut out for this bond anymore.

One man show

When your table for two on a night out turns into a one man show, you know there is a problem with the friendship. If you and your pal decide to meet up and the conversation turns into a monologue, it’s not healthy and frankly, we advise you to pay the bill and run. While venting on occasion is fine, if your comrade is constantly using you as their dear diary, it may be time to find someone who values what you have to say.

Game on

Friends are meant to support, not compete with each other. While a little competition at the gym or work can be healthy, constant one-upmanship with your alleged bestie is not the basis of a good relationship.

If any story you tell them is met with a bigger and better tale, your so-called-buddy is trying to prove they are more fun, stylish, and rich than you by constantly putting you down. Not cool.


Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes , once close friends and playing partners, have had a long-standing war of words for 17 years. (Image: BCCL)

The cool kids

Earlier, you would meet his co-workers and you couldn’t wait to introduce your gym buddy to your best bud – it was all one big happy family.

Now, not so much. You two are moving around in different circles and have a new group of friends the other probably doesn’t know about. If you’re no longer interested in combining your new friends with your old, it’s time to re-consider your friendship.

Good old days

When the two of you finally get together, what do you talk about? New ideas, current affairs and common friends or do you reminisce about the good old days? If it’s the latter, then it’s a clear sign that the both of you are moving in different directions. Earlier, conversation would flow effortlessly from your day at work to your new workout regime but now, you can sense the tension and awkwardness.

And so you resort to old comfortable tales simply because there is nothing you can share in your current lives anymore. Sorry but it’s time to move on, bro.