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