Friends to Foes: Six Causes of Friendship Fallout

Misunderstandings

This is common; very common, not only in friendship but human relation in general. Every individual in this world has their own principles in life. These individual principles also play a vital role in some certain friendship. Oftentimes we heard of two friends having different opinion on certain matters. This subject will lead us back to the matters concerning respect. Respecting a person includes respecting their opinions and feelings.

Fix it! When there are any discrepancies in opinions between friends, it is best that you take time in evaluating the pros and cons of what your friends had proposed. This doesn’t mean of you letting go of your principles but rather to understand why they’re thinking the way they do. You don’t have to follow them but understand and give feedback of why you agree or not agree with them. Respect is important. If you can’t accept their thoughts, at least respect them.

Treachery

This might be the ultimate relationship killer. Treason and betrayal in a friendship is something categorized as unforgivable acts. Back-stabbing, back-biting, jealousy and stealing your own best friend’s boyfriend are the typical kind of treason and betrayal acts you can find among young people these days. Trust is apparently a necessity in a friendship.

Fix it! Feeling and thinking that your friend or friends are trying to frame or betray you, then it’s time for you to step back. Friends are easy to find, but friends that stays loyal to you? Now that takes time.

Envy

Things are going to get dirty when two friends fell in love with the same guy. Bad news. Jealousy can “kill” a friendship no matter how close you can be. Like a saying that reads “Friendship is love without wings”. However, this subject doe not confine to the act of love but possession, luck or even ability and capability of someone. It is, after all hard to read a person’s heart and mind. You can never guess what their thinking.

Fix it! Just be careful. Be very careful with what you are dealing with and try to avoid things and people (especially) that could destroy your friendship, unless you treasure it more than your current friends, then that could put you in a different another circumstances. Nevertheless, friends who can accept; understand and can be happy for your fortune indeed the best of friends.