by Michelle Yim

Created on: September 21, 2009   Last Updated: September 22, 2009

Friendship is like glass; it can be pretty, but so fragile. Friendship can be between two people, or many, but either way, people have emotions, and emotions can lead to break ups.

One of the simplest things that break up a friendship, is a person of the opposite sex. For example, two girls liking the same boy can break up a friendship, either from jealousy or pride. In this situation, the most important thing is to figure out your priorities; is the guy more important, or your friend? If you choose to have your friend back, you'll have to loose face and apologize, or do whatever you think is necessary to win back your friend. If you choose to break up your friendship, and choose the guy, then consider not breaking up the friendship, and find a way so that you're all happy.

Another thing that can break up friendships are misunderstandings. People make mistakes, and misunderstandings happen all the time. If you know it is the case, say sorry, and don't let a small mistake or situation ruin the friendship. Give your friend the benefit of doubt, and try to think of the situation from a better point of view. Sometimes if you look things from a different angle, the misunderstanding will take care of itself.

Long-term relationships can break up friendships, or any relationship. If a friend had to move away, and you didn't talk, see each other, or be around each other as long as you used to, you would both gradually drift apart. This can be cured by finding ways to make up for lost time, or just a very fierce relationship between the two. Modern technology has given people many ways of communication, whether by email, web cam, instant messaging, or mobile phone, there are many ways to talk and catch up. Consider talking to your friend, and they might agree to not stay as close, so neither of you will feel awkward.

Small disagreements, such as different likes and dislikes can cause small petty arguments. Don't let these arguments dampen the relationship, and crack the glass; forget pride if you want your friend back, and make the first move to say sorry. Even if you still think you were right, would you rather wait all of eternity for your friend to admit that, or would you just want your friend back. Being stubborn and sticking to your convictions are very different, and if you think giving in is easier, but wrong, do it anyway.

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