Jan 3, 2022
Question:
How do we come to terms with the closure of a childhood friendship? What are ways to find contentment and peace when that friend no longer reaches out to us?
Submitted by listener, Emily
our childhood BFFs
Research moment: 1 in 10 friendships survive into adulthood
Research shows that having childhood friendships matters, but social support is what really has an impact longitudinally.
Study with middle schoolers: http://www.llcsjournal.org/index.php/llcs/article/view/214
Research link: https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/family/relationships/why-adolescent-friendships-end
Short answer: friendships have their seasons