Is it normal to lose friends in your 20s?
Yes, it’s normal to lose some friends in your 20s. People’s lives and priorities change, and some friendships fade even when nobody did anything wrong.
Your 20s can bring big changes—new jobs, moves, relationships, different schedules, and figuring out what matters to you. Sometimes you simply stop having enough in common or time together, and a friendship fades without a dramatic falling-out. It can still hurt, even when it’s a normal part of life.
Lots of people go through this, and it doesn’t mean you’re bad at friendship or destined to be alone. Some friendships come back around; others are worth keeping if you both make an effort. Reaching out to someone you miss is okay—but you don’t have to keep chasing a connection that only you are maintaining.