When “Friendship” Feels More Like a Chore: A No-Nonsense Guide to Setting Healthy Boundaries
<p><em>Ladies, has anyone else felt like some of your friendships lately have started to feel more like a second job than a source of fun and support?</em></p>
<p>Don’t get me wrong — as we get older, staying connected with friends does require more effort.</p>
<p>Between careers, kids, relationships and everything else on our never-ending to-do lists, free time is a precious commodity these days.</p>
<p><strong>But there comes a point where maintaining a friendship starts draining more energy than it gives back.</strong></p>
<p>You find yourself constantly venting their problems, dropping everything to accommodate their last-minute requests, yet they’re never there for you in return.</p>
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<p><em>Sound familiar?</em></p>
<p>I’m here to tell you, as a fellow midlife mama who’s been in those draining “friendships”, that it’s okay to pull back and prioritize the relationships that truly enrich your life.</p>
<p><em>You teach people how to treat you, so why let someone continue taking you for granted?</em></p>
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