I (29 YO F) was friends with someone for 13 years and now it’s falling apart

So I have had 2 close friends since high school. One them has grown to be a successful Chartered Accountant while the other is in the Media industry. Both of them living in Mumbai. The CA girl (who happened to my best friend) got married in 2022. After finishing her CA she moved out to Mumbai for job, while I still stayed in my hometown. I had a decent job here (I am a law professional btw). And the other friend moved out during college itself. She went to Mumbai to prepare for CAT. Couldn’t crack it, went on interning with media and PR houses and now is doing really well.

I am still in my hometown. I took a career break, I dealt with a family loss during COVID. Some personal mishaps in terms of break ups etc. Amidst all this, we managed to stay in touch. We’ve taken trips. I have flown down to Mumbai multiple times for chilling around and just have a good time. Birthday gifts, insta cringe, gossips, everything.

When the CA friend got married, I was jobless. Was figuring out what to do in life. She married the guy who she was dating. While dating, all his friends became her friends. Couple’s trips began the new thing. I am around for updates. I am around to cry for my breaking personal life. Time passed, we call up sometimes. We talk nicely. We discuss how life is. But in all this I see no good news is shared with me. CA friend changes a job with better pay, she doesn’t tell. Her husband also moves to Mumbai- she tells when everything is done and finalised. She is pregnant- she doesn’t tell me at all- I found out!!!

But, when I have a breakdown in life- they come together- they call me to Mumbai. They take care of me. We go out and jazz. Full on consoling, sympathy behaviour.

But, but, but- today when I am taking therapy, doing better in life. Did some fancy things in my career. It’s pure silence from their side!!! They can be around when a friend is crying or in a bad space. But when she is thriving and building her life together- they don’t show up to cheer!! Is this what friendship looks like!!??

This Mother’s Day, I sent this pregnant friend of mine a nice chocolate cake. And she couldn’t even congratulate me on me clearing an exam that I was so passionate about.

With this, I want to draw my boundaries. Is it fine to go complete no-contact with such people? Why do i sometimes feel guilty for ending a decade long friendship?

Posted Jun 3, 2025, 7:50 AM UTC

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