The Art of Becoming
Reflections on Relationships, Healing, and Change
When the Reason You Became Friends No Longer Exists
Why do some friendships stop feeling easy, even when nothing bad happened? This essay explores why friendships naturally change over time, how shared circumstances differ from shared values, and the thoughtful questions that can help you understand whether a friendship is still growing or has simply completed its season.
What Is the Purpose of Friendship?
What is the purpose of friendship? Most of us rarely stop to evaluate the relationships that shape our lives. This reflective essay explores how friendships evolve, why it’s healthy to periodically evaluate them, and the thoughtful questions that can help you cultivate relationships that support the person you’re becoming.