Drift apart

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phrasal verb

To gradually become distant or less close with someone over time, especially in a relationship or friendship.

Over the years, the childhood friends began to drift apart because they developed different interests.
Visual representation of "drift apart" - To gradually become distant or less close with someone over time, especially in a relationship or friendship

Often appears as...

  • drift apart over time
  • relationships drift apart
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Emotional Impact

Implies a sense of loss or sadness at the reduced closeness in a relationship.

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It was tough to acknowledge that we had drifted apart after college.
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Natural Process

Suggests the separation is gradual and often unintentional.

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Despite our efforts, we just drifted apart over the years.
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Not Immediate

Indicates that drifting apart from someone doesn't happen suddenly.

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Over the decade, they drifted apart as they pursued different paths.
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