Have you ever wondered why friendship breakups feel so brutal? Like, worse than a romantic break-up? 

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis tells us how to end a friendship without ghosting someone and leaving them wondering what just happened. 

You'll also learn:
How you know it's time to end a friendship
When you should reconsider a breakup and set a boundary instead
What is ghosting and is it all that bad? 
How to have a break up conversation that's respectful 

Watch the podcast on YouTube here.

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. 

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Our studio is styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Have you ever wondered why friendship breakups feel so brutal? Like, worse than a romantic break-up?&nbsp;
In this episode of&nbsp;But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis tells us how to end a friendship without ghosting someone and leaving them wondering what just happened.&nbsp;
You'll also learn:
<ul>
<li data-start="510" data-end="526">How you know it's time to end a friendship</li>
<li data-start="510" data-end="526">When you should reconsider a breakup and set a boundary instead</li>
<li data-start="510" data-end="526">What is ghosting and is it all that bad?&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="510" data-end="526">How to have a break up conversation that's respectful&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Watch the podcast on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqBfn5it4_E">here</a>.
If you or someone you know needs support, contact <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> on 13 11 14 or <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">Beyond Blue</a> on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support.&nbsp;
Want to get in touch with us? DM <a href="https://www.instagram.com/butareyouhappypod/">@butareyouhappypod</a> on Instagram or <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">send us a voice memo</a>. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas&mdash;think of it as free therapy!
Want to win a $10 e-gift card AND a Mamamia subscription FREE for 1 month? Fill out this <a href="https://survey.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bx9rNtK5YGAnFFI">short survey</a>. <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/mamamia-and-blinq-research-project-2025-tandcs-1961370">T&amp;Cs apply</a>.&nbsp;
CREDITS:
Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashanidante/">Ashani Dante</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anastasia.hronis/?hl=en">Dr Anastasia Hronis</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/zotheysay/?hl=en"></a>Executive Producer: Naima Brown
<a href="https://www.flexmami.com/"></a>Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
<a href="https://www.fentonandfenton.com.au">Our studio is styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Join Ashani Dante and Clinical Psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis as they give you the no-bullsh*t self-development and mental health information you really need. Because no, another personality quiz won’t fix you.

Join Ashani Dante and Clinical Psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis as they give you the no-bullsh*t self-development and mental health information you really need. Because no, another personality quiz won&rsquo;t fix you.

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The Exact Moment To Walk Away From A Friendship

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