About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of outgrowing friendships and the guilt associated with moving on for personal growth.

We talk a lot about wanting to keep every connection forever... but what if the real shift happens when we stop treating "moving on" like a crime and start seeing it as a requirement for our own evolution? In this episode, we’re getting honest about the heavy, often silent transition of outgrowing friendships and navigating the constant identity shifts of your 20s. From the guilt that eats at you when you realize you no longer "click" with certain people to the bittersweet truth that some relationships are meant to be a season, not the whole story—this is a reminder that choosing your growth doesn't make you a bad person. If you’ve ever felt like you’re "the villain" for needing more than your current circle can give, or if you’re struggling to let go of a version of yourself that no longer exists, this episode is for you. With Love, Mafe. Go to https://beacons.ai/imissedme and check out all of I Missed Me. Check out my personal socials below https://beacons.ai/mafeanzures Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/mafeanzures for a great deal…

People in this episode

Host: Mafe Anzures

Topics covered

• outgrowing friendships
• personal growth
• identity shifts
• guilt in relationships
• self-improvement

Keywords

• friendships
• personal evolution
• identity
• guilt
• self-discovery

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