Handling Mutual Friends After A Breakup

Breakups change everything. Your social life will shift. Accept it now.

Here’s how to handle mutual friends after a split:

Don’t Make These Mistakes

  • Clinging to every friend and event
  • Ghosting your entire social circle

Both lead to disaster.

The Smart Approach

  1. Step back temporarily. Give yourself space.
  2. Assess your circle. Who’s loyal? Who’ll take sides?
  3. Communicate briefly. Tell close friends: “We split. I need time. I value our friendship.”
  4. Set boundaries. Ask friends not to relay ex-info.
  5. Expand your world. Join a club. Take a class. Meet new people.
  6. Master the “soft dodge”. Decline ex-attended events gracefully.
  7. Be mature. When you see your ex, nod politely.

Play the Long Game

Handling mutual friends is a marathon. Maintain key friendships. Create space for growth.

The Secret: Mindset Shift

See yourself as the architect of your new social life. Not a victim.

Choose wisely. Your post-breakup social life is in your hands.

Remember: This is an art, not science. Master it to emerge stronger.

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