Why Friendships Feel So Hard

Friendships can feel unpredictable. You may feel close to someone one day and distant the next. Social pressure, fear of rejection, and shifting identities can make friendships stressful instead of supportive.

Therapy can help you:

• Understand your patterns in friendships and why certain relationships feel challenging

• Communicate your needs clearly while staying true to yourself

• Set boundaries without guilt or fear of losing connections

• Build confidence in who you are and what you value in relationships

• Strengthen relationships that feel meaningful while letting go of those that do not

Having someone to talk to can make a big difference.

Therapy is not about being told what to do. It is about creating a space where you can explore your feelings, make sense of your experiences, and trust yourself more in your relationships.

With guidance, you can begin to approach friendships with more clarity, security, and confidence. Over time, this can turn social interactions from stressful obligations into meaningful connections that feel supportive and genuine.

Written by Sachelle Singleton, M.A., MFT-I, a Las Vegas–based therapist offering virtual counseling to women and teen girls throughout Nevada.