Prince Harry's life has been completely upended since he got together with Meghan Markle — and not everyone thinks he's better off. One of Harry's old friends is now speaking out on why he thinks the prince made the wrong call by clinging to Markle.
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00:00Prince Harry's life has been completely upended since he got together with Meghan Markle,
00:05and not everyone thinks he's better off. One of Harry's old friends is now speaking
00:10out on why he thinks the prince made the wrong call by clinging to Markle.
00:14Prince Harry was once the life of the party and always up for a good time,
00:18but his old mates claim those days are long gone. While appearing on The Jace and Lauren podcast,
00:24comedian Jack Whitehall, who used to be in Harry's inner circle,
00:28confirmed that the prince ditched his friends the moment Markle came along.
00:32I was quite good friends with Harry back in the day, pretty mega, when he was a tarot."
00:37And it's not just that Harry drifted away. His friends weren't exactly charmed by Markle,
00:41either. According to royal biographer Tom Bower's book Revenge, Meghan, Harry, and the War Between
00:47the Windsors, when Harry introduced her to his inner circle, she immediately dismissed them.
00:53Bower wrote,
00:54Without hesitation, Meghan challenged every guest whose conversation contravened her values.
01:00According to Harry's friends, again and again,
01:02she reprimanded them about the slightest inappropriate nuance. Nobody was exempt.
01:08Of course, it's normal to lose touch with friends when settling down,
01:11but an expert thinks there's more to it. Speaking with Nicki Swift, behavior and relationship expert
01:17Dr. Patrick Wanis suggested it's either because Markle is calling the shots,
01:22or Harry was just that eager to start fresh. Either way, his social circle looks very different
01:27these days. According to Dr. Wanis, when someone distances themselves from their social circle
01:33after starting a new relationship, it usually boils down to six key reasons. These range from
01:38deeper emotional patterns to relationship dynamics and even the evolving state of their identity.
01:44Harry may have been so wrapped up in Markle that his friendship simply fell by the wayside.
01:49Or perhaps the two of them became so codependent that they shut everyone else out.
01:54According to Dr. Wanis, this can sometimes stem from a fear of conflict or abandonment.
01:59Then there's the other possibility. Markle may have played a role in keeping Harry isolated.
02:04Dr. Wanis told Nicki Swift,
02:06Sometimes a controlling partner may subtly or overtly discourage outside connections,
02:12making the person feel guilty for maintaining friendships.
02:15Of course, there's also the chance that Markle had nothing to do with it.
02:19Maybe Harry simply outgrew his old crew. Dr. Wanis added,
02:23A new relationship will trigger shifts in self-perception. They might prioritize
02:27romantic love over friendships, redefining themselves in alignment with their partner.
02:33We may never know the real reason Prince Harry cut ties with his old friends,
02:37but according to Dr. Wanis, his decision speaks volumes about his relationship with Meghan.
02:43On the mild side, it could just be a natural adjustment. Dr. Wanis told Nicki Swift,
02:48Occasional friend-time reduction is natural if they still maintain
02:51contact and communicate openly about their focus on the relationship.
02:55But if Harry's social circle has been totally wiped clean,
02:58that could point to something more troubling. Dr. Wanis said,
03:02Total isolation, cutting ties, or acting out of fear or pressure may signal poor
03:07boundaries or a toxic relationship dynamic. Abuse, fear, control, and codependency.
03:13Codependent.
03:14No matter the reason, Wanis insists that for a relationship to thrive,
03:18there needs to be balance. Markle has her girl squad, so why shouldn't Harry still have his
03:23own circle? Dr. Wanis advised, Friends can express concern compassionately,
03:28guiding the person to reflect on their relationship's health.
03:31Ultimately, a fulfilling relationship doesn't come at the cost of a supportive social network.
03:36It complements it, and this supportive network is needed by both partners for
03:40healthy development and growth. In short, if Harry ditched everyone for love,
03:44it might not be love. It might be a problem.