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Friendship · 19 October 2026

Friendship: what to do when things feel awkward

Friendship can be messy; here are gentle ways to communicate, repair, and protect your boundaries.

Awkward moments happen in good friendships too.

Repair and boundaries

Try: “I think things felt weird earlier. Can we talk?” Listen, explain your side, and remember that repair is a shared job. You are allowed to have boundaries.