Navigating a Strained Friendship Without Losing the Friend Group

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4.6 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2026

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Alison is struggling with a long-term friendship that has become emotionally draining due to the friend’s difficult personality. While distancing herself feels necessary for her well-being, ending the friendship could create tension within their shared social circle and affect mutual friendships. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com - Listen to The Dr. Laura Program daily on SiriusXM Triumph 123.

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0:26.5	Allison, welcome to the program.
0:29.0	Hi, Dr. Laura.
0:30.5	I just want to say I'm a huge fan.
0:33.3	I'm sorry, I'm a little bit nervous.
0:34.7	I'll try not to ramble on.
0:36.5	That's all right.
0:37.3	You were so helpful to me.
0:39.9	I've been listening to for a couple of years now and wish I'd found you earlier in my life.
0:46.5	Thank you for everything you do.
0:49.3	So I'm calling with a challenge I'm having.
0:53.3	I have a group of very close women friends and these
0:56.6	friendships are really important to me. We're all in our week 40s. How old? How old are you all and
1:01.8	how many women are in the group? This is five of us. We are, I'm 50 and the friends range from age 48 to 52.
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