Why I Hate Attachments in Friendships?

Imagine it’s a sunny afternoon, and you’re at your favorite coffee shop. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, mingling with the soft hum of chatter. You’re waiting for your friend, the one who always brings laughter and lightness to your day.

But as you sit there, you can’t help but think about the last time you met. It was supposed to be fun, but it turned into an exhausting therapy session. Your friend unloaded every problem, every grievance, every complaint. You left feeling drained like an emotional sponge wrung dry.

Friendship is supposed to be about connection, joy, and mutual support. But sometimes, it feels like a one-way street of emotional baggage. That’s when I realized I hate attachments in friendships. Let me tell you why.

The Emotional Backpack

Remember that one friend from high school? Let’s call her Sara. Sara was the queen of drama. Every conversation revolved around her heartbreaks, her family issues, and her work struggles. It felt like she was carrying an emotional backpack stuffed to the brim, and every time we met, she handed it over to me.

It wasn’t just Sara. Over the years, I have encountered many Saras. Friends who saw me as their personal therapist rather than an equal. I started to dread those “let’s catch up” messages because they…