Zoe Asher
Zoe Asher
How To Know When A Friendship Is Over (Or Worth Saving)
How To Know When A Friendship Is Over (Or Worth Saving)
How To Know When A Friendship Is Over (Or Worth Saving)
Thursday 10th July 2025
Navigate adult friendships with Zoe Asher's five essential questions to determine if a friendship is worth saving or letting go.
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Zoe Asher
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Evaluate if your friend encourages personal growth.
- Consider honesty and comfort in sharing with your friend.
- Reflect on willingness to work through friendship challenges.
- Assess expectations and reciprocity in the relationship.
- Understand changing dynamics and adapt to new phases.
"Friendship is two people that choose to grow together."
Adult friendships can be a bit like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded – tricky and sometimes downright baffling. In this episode of Accidentally Intentional, Zoe Asher tackles the thorny question of knowing when a friendship is over or worth saving. With buzzwords like 'toxic friendships' and 'protecting your peace' swirling around, it's easy to feel lost in the friendship jungle. But fear not, Zoe offers five clarity-building questions that might just shine a light on your friendship woes.
Zoe shares her belief that friendships aren't always dead – sometimes they're just different. She emphasises the importance of asking yourself whether your friend helps you grow or leaves you feeling drained. Are they the kind of person who lifts you up or pulls you into gossip? Another nugget of wisdom is about honesty. Can you be your true self with them, or are you constantly on guard?
Then there's the biggie – are you willing to do what it takes to make the friendship work? Zoe challenges the notion that friendships should be discarded at the first sign of trouble. Instead, she advocates for diving into uncomfortable conversations that could breathe new life into relationships. Zoe's approach isn't just about cutting ties but also about recognising when expectations have shifted. Maybe your college buddy is now juggling nappies and work calls, and things aren't as they were.
The key is figuring out if you're expecting too much and whether you'd be willing to reciprocate if roles were reversed. This episode is a call to action for anyone feeling stuck in a friendship rut. It's about embracing vulnerability and taking risks to build richer connections. So, if you're pondering whether a friendship is kaput or just evolving, this one's for you.