Therapist Explains Why 'Friendship Breakups' Hurt And How To Get Over Them

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There’s no denying romantic heartbreak is tough (as anyone who’s been through a situationship will know). 

But friendship breakups can sting too, says therapist Erin Pash. 

“Romantic breakups come with a script: breakup songs, therapy language, social permission to fall apart. Friendship loss has almost none of that,” she said. 

Here, we spoke to Pash about when she sees the most friendship breakups, why they sting so much, how to move on from them, and when self-reflection might be needed.

Most friendship breakups happen in people’s late 20s and midlife, said the therapist

When HuffPost UK asked Pash when she sees the most friendship breakups, she answered: “The late 20s/early 30s and midlife are the biggest hotspots”. 

In your 30s, she explained, ...

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