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Keeping a Promise to Someone Who Can No Longer Keep It | The Friendship Project

In this deeply moving episode of The Friendship Project, host Kari Hearn explores the complex emotional landscape of maintaining a promise to a friend who can no longer fulfill their side of the agreement. This episode is essential listening for anyone navigating asymmetrical friendships, particularly those caring for friends with chronic illness, mental health challenges, addiction, or significant life changes that alter their capacity to reciprocate. We often find ourselves holding the entire weight of a vow—whether it was a travel pact, a weekly ritual, or a mutual support system—while our…

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