You know, itâs funny how often that happensâyou meet someone who seems so warm and open at first, and then things just... shift. It can feel confusing, even a little disorienting. Sometimes, people show their best side early on because they want to be liked or theyâre genuinely excited about a new connection. But as time goes on, real life kicks inâstress, expectations, maybe even misunderstandingsâand that initial friendliness fades. It doesnât always mean they were being fake; sometimes itâs just that the âhoneymoon phaseâ of the friendship wore off. Have you noticed if thereâs a specific pattern? Like certain topics that trigger tension or moments when one of you feels unheard? A lot of relationship struggles come down to mismatched expectations or poor communication. Maybe they assumed the friendship would be one way, and you saw it differently. It might help to gently bring it upânot in an accusing way, but more like, âHey, Iâve noticed things feel a little off between us lately. Is everything okay?â Opening that door can clear the air and help you both understand whatâs really going on.