Ending a relationship with anyone is one of the worst things in the world and can be extremely hard. The friendships we create with people are built on trust, mutual support, respect and unconditional love no matter what. When these ideas are discarded or no longer prevalent in the relationship, it might be time to say goodbye.

The longer the friendship, the harder the separation can be. If this person was your friend for five years and you had to say goodbye, it would break your heart. All friendships are unique and the reasons they end are also different but here are my big three reasons for ending failing friendships.

1. They just don't care about you.

This might sound selfish but take a closer look and it's not. If your friend is no longer seeming to care about a major issue in your life or supporting you during a difficult time, it may be time to take a step back. Friends look out for each other and if they would rather stand by and watch you suffer then lend a hand, they might not be your friends after all.

2. Constant put downs.

We all have a friend who likes to joke around but sometimes jokes go too far. If your friend is consistently making jokes that point to insecurities and touchy subjects, re-examine the relationship. Have a discussion about what bothers you with their behavior and if they don't understand your issue with it, it might be time to cut the strings.

3. Lies, Lies, Lies

No one likes dishonesty and no one likes constant lies from someone close to them. If your friend has a knack for never telling the truth in ways that can either cause harm or none at all, you might need to do some thinking.