People come into your life for a reason, a season or a Lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.
What happens when you Outgrown Someone in Your Life?
When we grow and mature in our lives we begin a process of transformation. With change and transformation, those in our circle are forced to grow and change with how they interact and relate to us. Change is different in each and every person. A common denominator for anyone who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal change is that it produces a profound change in their relationships.
Take a look at these to see if you have “outgrown” a person in your life.
1. The conversation feels forced. It used to be easygoing and fluent before, it now feels awkward and odd.
2. You make excuses or feel uncomfortable when they try to make plans with you
3. You feel bored when you spend time with them. You find yourself thinking of other fun things you might want to do instead of being with them.
4. You feel you are on different “pages.” You find it difficult to relate and connect with what each of you is doing because you have different priorities and values that don’t align anymore.
5. You find yourself constantly picking fights for the smallest things. Everything—no matter how small—seems to be something that starts a fight between you two.
Make No Mistake, This is NOT EASY
Making yourself aware of these changes in personal relationships is a hard thing to do. Sometimes, it can be incredibly painful and we might wish that things would go back to the way they were before.
However, it is important to realize that these changes and this growth are good. You are still the same person you were before, but you now have a deeper understanding and appreciation for growth in life.
You should not feel bad or apologize for this. NEVER apologize or feel ashamed of your growth.
However, never purposely be mean or rude and mark it up as “growth”.
