I Ended the Friendship
I once knew this special friend who helped me through some of the hardest times in my life. Likewise, I also stood by the friend during difficult moments. I won’t mention the friend’s gender, as I want to respect privacy and not make this obvious to anyone. As the days, weeks, months, and even years passed, our friendship grew deeper and stronger. We became each other’s constant source of comfort and support, almost like an anchor in each other’s lives. At first, everything felt effortless. We laughed together, supported each other, and became almost inseparable. But as time went on, something changed. Without realizing it, our friendship started to feel less like a natural bond and more like a responsibility. We began to feel drained, as though meeting each other’s needs became an obligation rather than a choice. Slowly, we became the person each of us would turn to only when things were falling apart — not when things were going well. It became a cycle of leaning on each other...
