My best friend and I went our separate ways after college. We reconnect every year on a trip we call 'bestiecation.'

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The author (right) travels with her best friend yearly.

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I wanted to end a long-term friendship and thought ghosting was the best option. I was wrong.

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The author (not pictured) decided not to ghost her friend.

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The world's most famous couples therapist spends her entire work day with other people

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Esther Perel exercises with friends, goes on walks with therapy clients, and always brings guests on her work trips.

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Mandy Moore says motherhood has reshaped her friendships

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Mandy Moore says becoming a mom has changed the friends she feels the closest to.

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My friend group suddenly ghosted me without explanation, and I blamed myself. I'm still learning to trust people again.

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The author, not pictured, was upset when her friends ghosted her.

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I ghosted all the friends that left me feeling drained, and I'm not sorry. I now focus on quality time with real friends.

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The author ghosted all her friends that left her feeling drained.

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I struggled to make friends at work, and it was even harder to keep them once I left the job. A simple tip from a therapist helped.

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The author, not pictured, struggled to make friends at work.

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I ghosted my best friend of 15 years when we grew apart. I don't regret it.

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The author, not pictured, struggled to connect with her best friend.

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We asked 4 DINKs how they make new child-free friends

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On left, Bing Gonzalez with her husband and their dog. On right, Sandra Kushnir with her husband and their dog.

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Venting about mutual friends may make you more likable. But it can also backfire.

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