Interesting book.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

In many cases we find it easier ending a romantic relationship that’s no longer beneficial or working for us than a truly toxic friendship. This book explores that outlook, looking at submitted stories of real friendships (from both sides/viewpoints) that surpassed expiration dates, withstood struggles and crashed and burned. Shapiro-Barash bares all from friendship threesomes, idolspizing, frenemies to relationship remorse and how we deserve better in both our romantic relationships and friendships.

Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships are Mended or Ended came out this week on April 1st. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Meridian Editions for this early copy.

Oh boy. Or should that be, Oh, girl?
Female friendships can be high maintenance. Mostly, they're worth it.

But what if a relationships sours or is poisoned by ghosting and spite? What do you do when a former friend responds to you with quarrels, jealousy or other conflict? Sometimes it's better not to try to resuscitate what's dead.

This practical and storied book examines how friendships develop, are shaped, paused, or terminated. Barash gives practical and personal counsel for recognizing when a female friendship is over or nearing its end.

Well worth reading, whether you've just been frozen or kicked out of a relationships - or whether you're mentoring and counseling women whose hearts are breaking, along with their trust in someone they counted on.

I found Susan's book to be a fascinating read. She has included a lot of research to explain the changes in female friendships over the years. I was reminded of past friends and how those relationships ended. This book made me examine them further. I loved it! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.