“Fate makes our relatives, choice makes our friends.” Jacques Delill

 

Have you made good choices? Do you have friendships that no longer bring you joy and comfort? Don’t feel guilty if this is the case, because those who are growing often outgrow former friends. If we can divorce former partners, we can divorce outgrown acquaintances as well. The process is somewhat similar – painful at first, but easier as time goes by. There is no need to be consumed with guilt about it – it happens.

 

When we leave a relationship, whether it’s a marriage or a friendship, there is always a fear that we will never find a replacement for the relationship that is over. Trust me on this! If we are open to finding one, something else always come along.  There also comes a time when it is tempting to go back into the old situation out of boredom, or because you have forgotten the reasons why you left. That’s a decision that is inevitably regretted, because nothing has changed – you’ll soon remind yourself of all the reasons you let it go in the first place!

 

If you’ve made good choices, great! What can you do today to affirm those choices? Are you a GREAT friend? If you’re not, then you might find that you are the one being let go of. Hmm, now THAT’S something to think about!