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Why do friend breakups hurt so much?

Jul 28, 2022 · 4 min
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Why do friend breakups hurt so much?


We all know that getting over romantic relationships can take time, sometimes weeks, months or years. Many poems, songs and film scenes have been dedicated to expressing the pain of dealing with such situations. But friendship heartbreaks don’t tend to get so much attention, even though they can hurt as much, or even more!


What are the main differences between these two types of breakup? What’s the best way to end a friendship then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !


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