This week, the Cut published a series about friendship breakups, from why they’re so much more painful than a romantic split to why they’re so common when one friend is a bridesmaid, what happens when platonic life partners part ways, and more. We also shared our best tips about how to keep a group trip from tanking friendships as well as songs, books, films, and TV shows to get you through everything from epic blowups with your best friend to mysterious slow fades.