Failed Friendship Quotes

Failed Friendship Quotes

Friendships are precious; they take years to build and seconds to destroy. Rejection is hard to deal with for anyone, and sometimes when someone tells us they don’t want to be our friend, it’s hard to process, because it can hurt our feelings.  When two friends fall out, things may never be the same again. 

When a friendship fails, one of the two people involved in the relationship might not think that it is worth pursuing. When you are having problems or issues with your friends, then this could lead to the failure of a friendship.

However, friends support each other but when this love becomes a pain and starts hurting you, it is time to get rid of them! People who unconsciously make you miserable stop making you feel good about yourself, these are failed friends. 

These failed friendship quotes that will help express your feelings if you have a failed friendship. 

Failed Friendship Quotes

When a friendship ends, you must try to see it as a growing experience and something that will make you stronger and wiser. And remember that although this friendship is over, you will always have memories of good times and laughter. 

1. It’s hard to let go of a friendship you’ve held on to for so long. But sometimes you have to accept that some people are just not meant to be in your life. 

2. The hardest part of a friendship is letting go once you realize that you have to. Don’t waste your time on people who don’t understand you, appreciate you, or value your friendship.

3. Failed friendships are a part of life. But if you’ve been there, you know that it’s easier to let go and move on, to stop looking back. 

4. Failing friends make you a better person. They push you out of your comfort zone and force you to grow beyond beliefs that were once false and easy.

5. A failed friendship is always a sad thing. But it is also a very valuable lesson to learn.

6. No one is perfect. We have all had failures in friendship, but they don’t have to be permanent.

7. Sometimes you have to walk alone. But that doesn’t mean you are alone. Whenever you feel like you’re standing all by yourself, remember that someone is standing right beside you.

8. It’s the end of a friendship, and it hurts just as much as any other breakup. But don’t lose hope! It may be hard, but you’ll get through this. Things will get better.

8. Friendship is hard. It’s made even harder when the friendship ends. 

9. Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest; it’s about who came and never left your side. There’s a reason we make friends and if that reason is not met, we let go.

10. A good friend is someone who sees the truth about you but loves you anyway. You’ll never regret loving someone unconditionally, especially when they don’t love you back. There will be times you will think of friendships that didn’t work and smile because you were true to the friendship.

11. Friends come and go, but some will always stay. It takes a big person to say sorry. You’ll know your true friends when you need them the most.

12. Getting over a failed friendship is like a broken bone: It’s going to hurt, and it’s going to take real strength to heal. The best way to get over a friend is to make another friend.

13. You are your best friend, never forget that! True friends make you smile without reason and forgive without asking but no one can love you as much as you love yourself.

14. Walking away from a friendship that no longer feels right is tough, but it’s always better, to be honest, and upfront than wade through the bitterness of a bad relationship.

15. Be there for a friend and let them know if they’re making you question your friendship; chances are it’s time to move on.

16. I don’t believe in “forever friends,” but I believe in friends for a lifetime—sincere, supportive friends who are always there to laugh, cry and offer advice and when this does not happen, I sometimes blame myself even though it may not be my fault.

17. It’s ok not to be friends anymore because we’ve only got one life, and you’re living it for yourself.

18. Don’t be angry if there are times when many of your friends didn’t choose you when you were friends. The things they do, they’re not always the reason, but you should understand and move on.

19. There’s no friendship like the one that grows out of mutual respect, affection, and trust. Life is too short to spend with people who suck. So, if they don’t want to be your friend, let them go.

20. It’s always better, to be honest than to hide behind the facade of a lie. A friend is known in times of sickness, prosperity, and failure. you never know who a real friend is till you are in need and sometimes finding out will break your heart.

21. You don’t need to be a certain way to have a best friend. Because friendship isn’t about the grammar rules you follow or the words you use—it’s about the feeling you share with someone else. and if you can’t find it in that person, let go.

22. Don’t be a friend that no one likes to talk about. Be someone worth talking about. Friendship isn’t a big thing. It’s a million little things. It’s about being there for each other through the good and the bad, never giving up on one another, and always staying true. be a good friend so you won’t experience a failed friendship.

23. Friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget. Friends are a blessing and bring so much meaning to life. They lift us when, laugh with us when we’re happy, and offer comfort in times of need. Failed friendships cause a lot of pain.

24. Good friends are hard to find, and it hurts when you keep meeting the wrong ones.

25. Life is hard, but friends are harder to find, leave, and more difficult to forget. It’s true what they say – friends aren’t easy to come by, and once you have them, there should be cherished.

26. A true friend is someone you can be yourself with, who doesn’t judge you, and who is there for you through thick and thin and if you can’t find that in your friend, let go.

27. Friends will come and go, but those meant to be in your life will find a way. Find your inner strength and make new friends, whether you need to get out of a toxic friendship or find guidance in your life.

28. We all know it’s not easy to find true friendship in this world, especially when times are tough. When it comes, we should hold on to that friendship because when you have a failed friendship, it’s like breaking up with a lover.

29. Sometimes, you wish you can hold on to a friendship, but the person doesn’t seem interested and you have to let go.

30. Friendship isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth fighting for. Friends are like flowers; you have to water them daily and when you don’t, you end up having a failed friendship.

31. Friendship doesn’t mean that will be inseparable. sometimes, we get too busy to keep up with a friendship.

32. When you have to let go of someone who was once a big part of your life, know that their absence doesn’t mean that you’re any less valuable than when they were with you.

33. We’ve all had a failed friendship, but it is never the world’s end. Friendship isn’t about being inseparable; there should be space enough in your heart to accept others, flaws and all.

34. You can’t choose your family, but you can choose your friends. Life is a journey. And with every encounter and every betrayal, we learn, grow, and move on. Forgive me, and you’ll be free to make another friend again.

35. When you forgive someone, you’re not just doing them a favour. You’re doing yourself one too. Forgive people, for you will be forgiven. it doesn’t mean you have to stay friends. it hurts when friends betray us but even if that’s the end of the friendship, don’t hold grudges.

36. Someday, we will laugh about this and probably high-five it. It takes strength of character to face the truth, but it takes courage to move on and forget about the failed friendship.

37. Don’t give up on friendship because of the failed friendship you have had in the past. It’s always worth it to keep trying—the right friend is out there for you. Friendship often ends in love but love in friendship—never.

38. It hurts to let go of a friend who used to be part of your life—but it’s the only way to move on with no regrets.

39. If someone wants to leave your life, let them go. Don’t try to talk them out of it or beg for them to stay. If they are meant to be a part of your life, they will always find their way back home.

40. In friendship, forgiveness is the answer to a promise made in haste, an apology that follows after hurt and regretted words left unsaid. if you don’t want to have a failed friendship, you must learn to forgive.

41. You may be disappointed if experience a failed friendship, but you are doomed if you don’t try. Sometimes the people who are closest to you can become your biggest enemies.

42. Failed friendship happens when one party feels they are doing more than they are receiving.

43. Lack of communication can make us lose touch with a friend. Not all friendships can withstand a lack of communication.

44. Time to stop holding onto the past, look forward and forgive yourself for the failed friendship. There’s no need to wait for the ideal circumstances to have another friend. You see what you get, so figure out how to love it.

45. Two souls bound together by a single thought. When that thought is gone, the one who held it is gone. There’s no friendship like the one where you shake hands and walk away best friends. Regret nothing.

46. You don’t get many do-overs when it comes to friendships. So be sure to cherish the ones you have, even if that means letting go of toxic friends in your life.

47. What happens when you take a friendship for granted? Friends are made. Memories are shared. And when you don’t make an effort, friendships may fail.

48. What happens when your friend stops being there for you? The status of your friendships might be more fragile than you think.

49. When two longtime friends finally get together, the result is pure magic. When friends don’t keep in touch as much as they used to, it hurts!

50. A failed friendship is like a plant that never grows. Your friendship is like a living thing. It needs care and attention to grow. A friend who walks away doesn’t give it the chance.

51. There are three key factors that are needed to make a successful friendship: respect, support, and acceptance. When someone doesn’t let another person feel those things, friendship is likely to fail.

52. Friends are like paper clips. They come in pairs, but only the strong one keeps the others from falling down. The most important thing is to recognize that our friendship is not determined by who is right and who is wrong. It is determined by who cares and who doesn’t.

53. Saying goodbye is never easy, but it’s always necessary. When it’s time to call a friendship ‘quits’, call it ‘quits’. Friendship is the one thing in this world that will never fail you—but you can fail it.

54. No matter how good you get at friendship, there are always those people who just aren’t cut out for it.

55. Friendship is not a skill you can get better at. Some people aren’t cut out for it. You don’t have to force yourself if you can’t do something.

56. Don’t worry. Most people are good at friendship, but there will always be some who just don’t deserve your friendship. There is nothing bad with failed friendship.

57. But when it comes to friendship, you have to accept that not everyone is going to be on the same page and not every friendship will last a lifetime.

58. Sometimes it seems like there is no solution to a friendship problem. The best thing to do is to just drop them and move on.

59. It’s not that hard to be a good friend. To keep your friends, you must show that you care and that there are people who depend on you to be there when they need you. If you can’t be a good friend, then let go of the friendship.

60. Not every friendship ends in friendship, but rather in a lot of heartache and regret.

61. If you give up on your friendship and run away, you will regret it later. Giving should not be the first thing that comes to your mind.

62. When your friend messes up and breaks up with you, what do you do? Don’t be hurt. Just realize that your chapter in their life is over.

63. Some friendships blossom, some wilt and die, but you can always count on those good ones that last forever.

64. Friends are something worth fighting for, but sometimes the fight gets ugly, and you have no choice but to let go.

65. Life is too short to be missed. So, if you lose touch with a friend, let them know how important they were in your life. It will mean a lot.

66. The truth is a friendship breakup hurts. Even if you’ve been friends for years, it’s hard to let go of someone who was there at your lowest and helped you through it. But keep in mind that when you let go of the past and focus on what’s next, good things will happen.

67. You really thought it was going to be easy but let’s face it, failed friendships are tough. But in today’s competitive world, you need the strength to move forward and find better friends. Someone who matches your energy.

68. Breaking up with a friend hurts. But all good things come to an end. And what’s next will be better than what you and your friend have now.

69. Breaking up a friendship is hard to do, but sometimes it’s for the best. However, once you’re over the initial heartbreak of your breakup, you’ll be able to focus on moving on and finding a friend who values you as much as you value them.

70. Don’t let losing a friend be the end of your story. It’s just a part of everyone’s life, and it can even make you stronger!

71. You had a broken friendship, but time is healing that. Just be patient and a good friend will come to you again. Sometimes we are better off without a friend, even if they are good people. We don’t need everybody in our life.

72. You don’t realize how many friends you have until they’re gone. It’s not about being perfect but about being real and honest. Being a friend takes forever. Being a friend takes work, and it doesn’t always take money…

73. There is no friendship, without trust and respect. If there’s not a mutual understanding between the two of you, friendship will fail.

74. Friendship is like a glass of champagne. With a little sparkle, it’s always fun. But if you stop to think too much about how it got there, all you see is the foam.

75. The best way to avoid a failed friendship with someone is by spending quality time with them, just like you want to keep that fire burning even after the flame has died out.

76. It’s the friend who is there for you when you’re down that matters. Let those who don’t want to be your friend go, you don’t need everybody. Failed friendship is sometimes good.

77. All friendships start with a shared interest. But, once that’s gone, it’s more about what you have in common than anything else. Failed friendships are often the best ones because you learn so much from them.

78. Failed friendships are almost always the most meaningful ones. The friends that fail, teach you the most. They show you what relationships should and shouldn’t be like.

79. The relationship isn’t always easy. But the friendship that it forms teaches you a lot about your friend and yourself, and you both grow and change together.

80. Failed Friendship is like a broken record: You never know what it’s like till you experience it.

81. It’s a sad fact that there’s always someone worse at friendship than you. But we can try and be the best at what’s in front of us and sometimes, we have to let go of some friendship.

82. It’s a sad fact that there are people who fail at friendship. Failed friendship hurts but you can’t be the only one pushing for a better friendship and the other is not reciprocating.

83. There’s a good chance you’re the best friend that many people have ever had, but at some point in your life you must have experienced failed friendship. But don’t worry, you can focus on becoming the best friend to a new group of people.

84. It’s a sad but true fact that not everyone is a good friend. But the good ones are worth it and help make life better for us all, but the bad ones should be let go.

85. Sometimes, the best friends are the ones who fall out of your life. Twenty people can’t walk together for 20 years. Not being your friend doesn’t make them your enemy.

86. A friend who can’t get along with you is a friend you should bail out of the friendship.

87. All good things must come to an end. Your friendship may not last a lifetime. We all experience failed friendships at one point in our life.

88. We’ve been friends for so long, and I hate to see us go our separate ways. But you’re on a different path now, and I can’t pretend to be okay with it.

89. Friends are like stars. You can’t always see them, but you know they’re always there. Growing apart is normal, but losing touch is also normal.

90. Time spent with friends is time well spent. Please don’t be upset when people fail to meet the standards you set out for them. Stay true to yourself, and they’ll come back around.

91. Dear friends who’ve failed me, please know that I am not angry at you but perhaps disappointed with my expectations. I forgive you and wish you well on your journey.

92. Apologizing to your friends and forgiving them for things they say behind your back is the only way to maintain healthy relationships if you don’t want to have a failed friendship.

93.. Friends come and go, but you will always have the memories. Our relationships don’t last forever, but the good ones at least leave you with plenty of good memories to keep.

94. Happy memories of friendship don’t fade, even if the friends who shared them with you are no longer around to celebrate their importance in your life.

95. You may not be able to keep up with your friends, but the memories will last a lifetime, and even if we do not always remember them, they are never gone. you can say goodbye to a friend but not the memories you both shared.

96. A friendship is like a rose; how long it lasts, nobody knows. It’s precious, it’s rare, and it’s worth fighting for. Sometimes you’re good, and sometimes you’re bad. It’s OKAY to have hard times with friends and it’s okay to say goodbye to a friendship.

97. The pain of a failed friendship can last a lifetime. The benefit, however, is that it forces you to grow as a person, and it forces you to build yourself back up again.

98. One of the best things you can do for your life is to be happy. You deserve it. You matter. You have wisdom within you that is ready to share. Don’t let a failed friendship define you—let it strengthen you. You did all you could.

99. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Cherish every moment. Don’t look back. You’re not going that way. Don’t let your friends control you. They might not be working for what’s best for you. You know what’s best for you and sometimes what you may need is to let go of some friends.

100. We’re all human. We all make mistakes. Remember that it’s never too late to start over. We all make mistakes, but what matters most is what we do about them. Please don’t live in the past; learn from your failed friendship and move on.

101. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know. Let go and start to forgive. Don’t carry grudges or anger; it will only poison your soul.

102. It’s not about who you have known the longest; it’s about who walked into your life and said, “I’m here for you,” stuck around for a while and then walked out knowing they had positively impacted your life.

103. Not all friendships are eternal. Some fade away like the stars in the night sky; some go so far as to cut ties completely—it’s a sad goodbye, but sometimes it’s best for everyone involved.

104. Moving on doesn’t mean you don’t care about your friends anymore. It just means you respect their decisions. You have to be ok with some failures in life because without; them, you will never truly find success.

105. Being happy isn’t always perfect; it’s about learning from mistakes and moving on.  we all have to let go of a friend at a point in our life. When one door closes, you might think, ‘why doesn’t that door just stay closed?!’ But you can’t always choose the path your life takes. It is a funny way of helping you out when you need it most, even if it comes to letting go or moving on.

I hope you enjoyed it and have selected your choice from the collection of failed friendship quotes above.

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