Sometimes, the cause of gradual distance is related to hardship in your friend's life.
AdvertisementBut if you notice some unusual shifts in how your friend interacts with you, they could be signs they're quiet-quitting, Kirmayer said.
They stopped asking you deeper questionsThe lack of vulnerability can go both ways if a friend is quiet-quitting, Kirmayer said.
"When there's a mismatch of expectations or investment in the friendship, the quiet-quitting can be quite painful," Kirmayer said.
Just as you would with quiet-quitting in a romantic relationship, Kirmayer suggested giving yourself the agency to talk to your friend about how you feel.
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