Friendships change as you change. A healthy check-in is not about labeling someone as good or bad. It is about noticing what a relationship brings out in you.
Notice your body
After spending time together, do you feel settled and like yourself, or tense and busy replaying everything you said? Your body can offer information before your brain has words for it.
Look for room to be real
You should not have to perform, shrink, or agree with everything to stay connected. Healthy friendships make room for different needs, honest repair, and mutual effort.
Choose a clear next step
You might share something honestly, set a small boundary, invest in a different friendship, or simply keep observing. Clarity does not always require a dramatic ending.