At what point do you stop trying to fix a friendship?

[Eclipse]

When do you realize that it's time to let a friendship go?

I have been in several friendships where I am the one who continuously reaches out, makes plans, checks in, etc. and never hear anything back or feel any type of effort put in. I've learned that you can't force friendships, you treat people with generosity but can't expect them to treat you the same and reciprocate. Everyone is different, there are friends who continuously check in and talk with each other while others you never hear from until some social event.

 

[Nomad]

I have few friends since my high school and college days. I have always worked from home and I haven't been able to make new friends because I don't get to meet people frequently due to nature of my work. When I was in high school, I had a fight with a friend, we didn't talk for over a year. I never tried to patch up, and he didn't try either. However, one day a common friend brokered a peace deal, and we were friends again. I have never tried to fix friendship

 

[JonSnow]

When the effort becomes completely one-sided for a long period of time. Friendships go through rough patches, but both people usually show some willingness to communicate, compromise, or reconnect. If I've tried to address problems honestly, given the relationship time, and nothing changes, I start accepting that I can't fix it alone. A friendship can survive disagreements, but it’s hard to maintain when only one person is carrying it. Sometimes the healthiest choice is to let go and appreciate what the friendship was rather than forcing it to continue.

 

[Heatman]

The moment I find out the person doesn't have the same level of respect I do for them, I'll end the friendship immediately. I'll withdraw my communication 100% and that's how the friendship will die a natural death.