5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Friendship

Do you think you may be outgrowing your friends? Have you ever found yourself becoming distant from someone you used to be friends with? Outgrowing friends can be a sign of you getting more mature, pursuing your own goals, improve your personal growth, and knowing what you’re looking for in a friend. While it’s definitely sad, it’s completely natural and can even be a good thing in the long run. To help you identify whether you've outgrown your friendship, we made this video just for you!

If you relate to these signs but you're still not sure whether you should end your friendship, we made 2 videos on the signs you should or shouldn't let go of your friendship.

Writer: Lily Metrinko
Script Editor: Morgan Franz
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Evelvaii
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

[githala_manisha]

I've outgrown almost every friendship. My friends never really cared about me and I was just stuck in one sided friendships which is way worse than being alone. So I'm fine how I'm now.

[maria-mxer]

the feeling is weird cause it's sad but freeing at the same time

[randomperson]

Coronavirus has destroyed so many friendships of mine it’s horrible...

[thequeennala]

Sees my little pony character: But friendship is magic!

[Justinebrielle]

not friends
not enemies
Just strangers that has memorise

[lau__]

This made me cry because I've realized I've outgrown the friendship with my +10 years best friend, and it hurts like hell

[WisdomWealth]

Some people think that it's holding on that makes one strong; sometimes it's letting go. 💞

[rosescan]

Cool, I've outgrown the only friend I had. So who is next, outgrowning myself

[nicoleonfeels]

Just like anything in life, friendships come and go. When this happens, I like to look back at it fondly for good memories and remember the growth it provided for the person I am today 🤗

[noury.]

The fact that this got posted the same day I’m no longer best friends with someone

[misfitnicss]

it’s actually more tiring to still prolong a friendship when both sides have outgrown it obviously. like why are we still holding on and forcing it when it’s not working anymore i think just letting it go through mutual agreement is healthier, no bad blood just closure

[jennifern.]

I think the biggest sign you’ve outgrown a friend is when you’ve literally outgrown them…like they want and expect you to stay in the confines of the box that they’ve created for you. They constantly dismiss anything about you that provides for your expansion and readily accept pictures of you that show you to be small

[wisdom-for-all]

There is so often some self-interest behind most friendships which is why that friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things in life. One good friend is worth more than a thousand fake ones 🖖

[sophiea]

To be honest I feel like I’ve outgrown pretty much every one of my friendships I just stay friends with them because it’s awkward when I see them everyday at school. I relate to most of the signs

[auditigupta]

I'm growing distant from almost everyone. It's as if I'm choosing to stay away from anyone who I disagree with because almost all of my life I've always been a yay person, agreeing with everyone. Now, I understand that friendships are important for self growth, hence I don't want friends who judge me. Even if it means I'm only speaking with my colleagues and not making good friends, I'm better off focusing on my work and hobbies and family 😀

[mikkapakka]

‼️ timestamps ‼️

0:13 - introduction
1) 0:54 - “your values conflict”
2) 1:25 - “you don’t spend time together anymore”
3) 1:52 - “you don’t tell each other everything like you used to”
4) 2:25 - “things don’t feel natural with them anymore”
5) 2:53 - “would you still be friends if you met them today?”
3:50 - outro

hope these were useful <3

[french-ishtoast]

During the pandemic, my friends and I kinda just drifted apart :(
-A time traveler

[SamElle]

it makes me so so sad when I outgrow a friendship!! But I realized that longevity aka how long youve been friends with someone should not be the only reason to stay friends with them. I have no animosity or hate towards my old friends, it's just we are very very different now. There are still days that I think back to an old memory and I get nostalgic and sad

[raikopiin]

This is currently happening to me. Although it's a little upsetting that I may be the only one aware of it. It's difficult to just cut the thread with the people you've spent years together with. To me, the most difficult is realizing that I've outgrown a lot of friendships for a long time and learning to accept that fact.

However, looking at another angle, outgrowing friendships is a sign of a level of maturity. You're becoming aware of your compatibility with others, realizing that there are some things needed to be let go of in order for us to better ourselves. Doing so may help us create a better and healthier relationship with people.

[saniahthesimp]

POV: you are confused how everyone is time traveling