How to get over friendship circle breakup?
Not sure if this is the right place to ask. Having trouble dealing with a friendship breakup a couple years ago.. Had a very close friendship with another gay couple for around 20 years. Had them to many many of our parties, took them out to dinners, hour long unrestrained phone calls, etc. Thought we were very close. Shared our circle of friends who They in turn developed friendship with many. After an extended period of ghosting, I questioned what was going on. Received an email that said "we no longer want to be friends". This happened right after they had traveled to visit another close friend of ours, who we introduced to THEM. Clearly some stupid gay Gossip *** went down. Wish I was a fly on that wall.
My issue that is depressing the *** out of me : Other close friends of ours, who again we introduced to Them, are continuing to see them. Getting invites to THEIR house for parties and gatherings. How do I move beyond this? My mind says to just end all relationship connections to them.
Thanks for any advice.
Experiencing the end of a close friendship can be incredibly painful, especially when it feels like there's no closure or understanding of what went wrong. It's understandable that you're feeling hurt and confused by the situation. Firstly, it's important to allow yourself to feel and process your emotions. Losing a friendship, especially one that lasted for 20 years, is a significant loss, and it's okay to grieve that loss. It's also essential to remember that you can't control the actions or decisions of others, including your other friends who choose to maintain a relationship with the couple. While it may be difficult to see them continuing their friendships, consider whether maintaining any connection with the couple is ultimately beneficial for your mental and emotional health. If being reminded of the friendship breakup is causing you distress, it may be best to distance yourself from them and focus on nurturing other relationships that bring you joy and support.
