The Friendship Gap: The Part of a Breakup Nobody Talks About
When a relationship ends, you don’t only lose your partner. Your friendships and your whole social life can change too.
You may lose mutual friends, feel pushed out of the couples’ circle or keep hearing unwanted updates about your ex. You might find yourself surrounded by party friends who help you escape the heartbreak but don’t help you process it.
Then the distractions stop, and you realise how lonely this strange middle stage can feel.
In this episode, I talk about:
Why friendships often change after a breakup
The difference between distraction and genuine support
Why loneliness can lead you back into dating before you are ready
How dating yourself helps you learn who you are now
Simple solo activities you can try during your BeYou Power Hour
The five stages of friendship and how they can change the way you approach dating
Why trust and closeness should grow slowly
When it is time to block, delete and move on
You don’t need to rush into another relationship to fill the space your old life left behind.
This is your chance to reconnect with yourself, build new relationships and choose people who fit the person you are becoming.
Join my free What Now? Workshop
Thursday 24 September 2026 at 6pm, London time.
This free 30-minute workshop is for women trying to rebuild after a breakup, divorce or major relationship change.
Join me live to look at what is keeping you stuck, work out what you need next and ask me questions about your personal situation.
Sign up for the What Now? Workshop
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