This article was co-authored by Tala Johartchi, PsyD. Dr. Tala Johartchi is a Clinical Psychologist based in the Los Angeles, California metro area. With expertise and advanced training in Evidence-Based Practices and therapeutic/behavioral frameworks, Dr. Johartchi specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families experiencing Substance Disorders, Love Addiction and Codependency, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, as well as common co-occurring disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, and Relational/Attachment difficulties. She earned an MA and PsyD in Clinical Psychology from The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, San Francisco.
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Fake and insincere people can really bring you down, and it’s even worse if they’re your friends. Fortunately, you don’t have to put up with it. There are plenty of ways you can kindly, but firmly end your friendship with people who don’t have your best interests at heart. It can be tough, which is why we’ve put together a helpful list of ways you can ditch insincere friends without all of the drama so you can live your best life.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat if they threaten to make my life not worth living if I leave them?Community AnswerAll the more reason to leave them. This is an abusive comment and more evidence that they are not worthy of your friendship. Just ignore them. If you feel like you are genuinely being threatened, take your concerns to an authority figure (teacher, police, etc.).
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QuestionWhat if I have two friends ganging up on another friend?Community AnswerThen maybe you should step in and tell your other friends to cut it out. After all, are you really a friend to someone if you don't defend them when people are ganging up on them?
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QuestionHow can I ditch a friend I am emotionally attached to?Community AnswerYou can't be clingy. I understand what you are going through. Tell him how you truly feel. Stay strong.
Warnings
- If your friend becomes physically or emotionally abusive, leave right away. If they try to hurt you, call the police.⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/8xj33x/how-to-break-up-with-a-friend-advice-guide
- ↑ https://hackspirit.com/fake-friends/
- ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/how-to-break-up-with-a-friend-advice-from-2-psychotherapists-1.4785288
- ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/how-to-break-up-with-a-friend-advice-from-2-psychotherapists-1.4785288
- ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/how-to-break-up-with-a-friend-advice-from-2-psychotherapists-1.4785288
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a29664097/how-break-up-friend/
- ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/how-to-break-up-with-a-friend-advice-from-2-psychotherapists-1.4785288
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/8xj33x/how-to-break-up-with-a-friend-advice-guide
- ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/how-to-break-up-with-a-friend-advice-from-2-psychotherapists-1.4785288