After a friendship that lasted about 7 years, teacher Shireen Mansour decided to end her relationship with her closest friend. She says that she was severely traumatized by her friend when she told her that she practices the role of a mother.

If you feel overwhelmed after meeting your friend or the phone call between you becomes heavy, this is a sign that your friendship is strained. The strength and durability of friendships affect human stress levels, physical health, general feelings of fatigue, and the way they cope with things.