Friendship Break Ups Pt. 1

Friendship break ups are not widely acknowledged or talked about but are often much more painful than romantic break ups. Understanding the process of a friendship break up is important in being able to lead a happy and healthy life with supportive friends by your side. In the first episode of this multi-episode series, Alysa takes a deep dive into romantic relationship development and how it applies to friendship.

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Theme Music by Trevor Wilson

Research by Lauren Ouellette

Promo from this Episode!

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Sources

“Understanding Aversiveness: The Journey of Friendship” Lauren’s Darkside paper

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a28069319/friendship-breakup/

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/21/like-having-limb-cut-off-pain-friendship-breakups

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a18659988/breaking-up-with-friends/

https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/how-cope-when-friend-breaks-you-ncna988516

https://www.communicationtheory.org/knapps-relationship-model/