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“i think the pandemic legitimized cutting toxic relationships out of your life,” said concordia’s singh, who contributed a post about downsizing recently to the university’s public scholars blog. “as we emerge from the pandemic, we may have fewer close friends than before,” she writes. “it’s natural to feel sad about losing friends, but a downsizing of your friend circle isn’t such a bad thing.”
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“sometimes our friendships end because they no longer fit into our lives or routines,” said clinical psychologist and friendship expert miriam kirmaye r. friendships may wane “because of other life responsibilities and relationships.” amid the pandemic’s myriad challenges, from caregiving demands and financial strain to great anxiety and grief, it can be a challenge to sustain a friendship.
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