Calling All Friends Who Want to Put Energy and Intention Into Their Friendships

We often think of “relationship therapy” as something reserved for romantic or sexual partners. But what about our friendships? Especially in queer communities, where friendships are often our chosen family, our safety nets, and our greatest sources of joy and belonging.

Friendships can be some of the most meaningful, intimate, and life-shaping relationships we have. And yet, when conflicts happen or feelings get hurt, we’re somehow expected to figure it out alone.

It says a lot about the values of mainstream society that couples therapy has become normalized and even encouraged, while friendship therapy is still seen as unusual or unnecessary. But where is that same support for friends?

Why are friends supposed to navigate big feelings, miscommunications, boundaries, or major life transitions without guidance?

Therapy for friends exists. And it’s just as valid and meaningful as couples therapy.

Imagine being able to sit down with your friend and talk through:

• a painful rupture that hasn’t healed

• misaligned expectations about closeness or communication

• shifts in your friendship after a major life change

• feelings of jealousy, resentment, or distance

• the desire to deepen your connection and grow together

If you’re in a friendship that feels important enough to tend to, and you’d like some support navigating the hard conversations, therapy can be a powerful space to do that work together. Relationship therapy is about putting care, intention, and skill into the bonds that matter to you, whether they are romantic, sexual, platonic, or something in between.

When we tend and water something, it blossoms. Friends included.

Sam, RCC is a trauma therapist and relationship therapist working in-person in Vancouver, BC, and online.

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