How do you quietly leave a friend group without making it a big deal?
Hello, med people. Lately I’ve been realizing I don’t really feel connected to my med school friend group anymore. There’s no big fight or issue. I think we’ve just grown into different people, and being around them has started to feel more draining than comforting.
The problem is we still see each other often. So it’s not like I can completely disappear without things becoming awkward. I don’t want drama, confrontation, or anything. I also don’t want to ghost them and look immature. I just want to quietly distance myself and protect my peace without making med school even more stressful.
Has anyone here experienced this in med school or another intense/professional environment? How did you handle it without burning bridges? Thanks in advance sa advices and thoughts!