
Grow apart
Emotional Nuance
Implies a gradual, often unintentional loss of connection between people.

Even as siblings, they began to grow apart, sharing fewer interests.
No Blame
Doesn't necessarily mean that someone is at fault for the change in relationship.

There was no argument; they just slowly grew apart.
Subtle Change
Indicates a process that may not be immediately obvious but occurs over time.

The childhood friends didn't notice how they'd grown apart until their reunion.
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