A post shared on X has ignited widespread conversations about friendship, growth and class differences after a woman revealed why she cut off her long-time best friend from secondary school.
According to the lady, she no longer feels connected to someone she once considered extremely close.
“Life Took Us in Different Directions”
In her post, she explained that their friendship began during their secondary school days but believes adulthood has placed them on completely separate paths.
She disclosed that her former friend is now married with two children from different fathers and works as a tailor, though she added that the woman is “not that skilled” at the job.
By contrast, she described herself as unmarried and without children, suggesting that their lifestyles, priorities and personal growth no longer align.
An Awkward Reunion
The woman recalled visiting her friend five years ago and said the meeting made her realize how much had changed between them.
According to her, they struggled to find common ground during the visit.
“She wanted to buy me an eggroll a girl was hawking and ‘minerals’ I told her not to bother,” she wrote, implying that even small gestures felt uncomfortable or unnecessary.
She also mentioned that her former friend still expects her to visit whenever she comes back home, just like they used to do in the past. However, she said she no longer sees the need to maintain the relationship.
“I’ve Outgrown the Friendship”
Believing she had “outgrown” the bond, the woman said she decided to block her friend’s contact to prevent further communication.
“We do not have anything in common at all again,” she stated, adding that there was no point pretending to remain friends.
Mixed Reactions Online
Her decision has since sparked divided opinions online.
Some users agreed that personal growth can create distance and that not all friendships are meant to last forever.
Others criticized her tone, accusing her of looking down on her former friend’s life choices and financial status.
A few argued that true friendship should go beyond career paths, marital status or social class.
The debate has raised broader questions:
Is it wrong to end a friendship because you feel you’ve grown apart? Or does maturity sometimes require letting go?
Published by Ejoh Caleb
