Examine your friendships

Examine your friendships.

Friendships endure when mutual respect and support for each other is the foundation. A healthy friendship tends to stick even as people change. Other friendships cannot survive when people make major life changes. If the relationship was based on shared, self-destructive behavior, like overeating, when the behavior isn't shared anymore, the relationship loses its foundation and crumbles. 

It may be time to let go of an unhealthy friendship. In some instances, it will be painful to lose the relationship. You may feel lonely for a time. In other instances you may just move on, remembering your old friend fondly. You will find new friends; such is the path of life. Have no regrets for moving on to new, healthier relationships.

Action for the day: Today, evaluate your friendships. Are you holding on to people who aren't right for you anymore? Have courage, and if you need to--let go.
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Hi Molly, I have not been on here in a very long time, but I must say, I love your post and this is something that took me 3 years to do. I let go of a toxic relationship.  It was terrifying, scary, but Freeing and wonderful.  Though the aftermath was horrific with this person, my husband has told me that he has seen a very big difference in me and I admit, I've seen a big difference in myself as well. 

I reach out those who may be afraid or tell themselves that the fight may not be worth it, but I promise you it is....It is Worth it.  You are Worth it!!!

~Shannon