Navigating Friendships
Carissa shares her bold experiences of showing up alone and emphasizes the importance of reaching out to others, even when responses may be sparse. The conversation shifts to handling friendship breakups, where Carissa suggests that sometimes it's best to let relationships naturally drift apart rather than confront issues that may lead to awkwardness or resentment. Ultimately, she highlights the value of being there for others without pressure, fostering genuine connections.In this clip
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How can I maintain friendships while experiencing personal growth and change, especially if I have a tendency to leave friendships behind or struggle with finding interesting things to talk about? This question is in relation to the episodes What to Do When People Say No & Why You Need Friends and Where to Find Them and Attracting True Friends, as well as the following episodes: 672. Self-Acceptance, Sensitivity + Change: Finding Your Center Amidst Chaos, Navigating Healthy Relationships, 585. Toxic Positivity: How It's Holding You Back From Processing Emotions & Connecting Authentically, Evolving Friendships, 1063: Working for Kin Might Just Do You In | Feedback Friday, The Power of Listening, What I Learned In My 20's: Self Love, Boundaries, Comparison & Trusting My Intuition, 627. Meeting the Anger Within + Taking Off Your Mask with Hannah Eden, and 881: Finding Your Angle in Covert Love Triangle | Feedback Friday. Many relationships that were very good at one point faded when I moved on, started new things, or grew professionally. I feel responsible for this.
How do I know if I should break up with a former BFF? She moves, so we no longer live close. We don't talk much. I thought it was just a difference of political and spiritual views, but now I'm realizing I just might not like her anymore. She's been hurtful. Should I go no contact or try to have a conversation?
Carissa Stanton's perspective on drifting apart from friends is interesting. What does she suggest as a more natural way to handle friendships that have changed?