It is not easy, nor pleasant, to find yourself turning away an unwanted friend. To find the courage to do this, think about how much better you will be once you get rid of it. There are so many ways to end a friendship that doesn't work: slowly detach by decreasing contact, confront it or just start ignoring it, if you weren't able to deal with the choice in a more mature way. If you need to estrange a friend, read on.
Steps
Step 1. Having the choice, remember that summer is the best time to relax with someone (go to the "Tips" section)
Step 2. Let the person know that your interests have changed
You can show yourself into other things, or just let her know that you'd rather be somewhere else.
Method 1 of 5: Gradually Discontinue Contacts
Step 1. If it is a schoolmate, try to talk to him progressively less, until you are completely detached
Step 2. Follow this advice if you need to get that person out of your life quickly
However, keep in mind that this is not the best method, as it becomes more painful for the other person.
Method 2 of 5: Stand aside
Step 1. Leaving the scene is a very effective method, the detachment will be gradual and you will not have to witness the reaction of your friend
Step 2. During the summer, start losing contact with that person
Don't text or chat and don't call, don't say hello if you meet him on the street.
Step 3. The situation will be embarrassing for both of you when you come back from vacation, you haven't talked in a long time and your friend probably won't come forward
You will have achieved your goal without causing particular suffering.
Method 3 of 5: Confront your friend
Step 1. Tell him clearly what you hate about him
He could get better and be a good friend again.
Step 2. If nothing changes start ignoring it
Step 3. Make him understand that sometimes you can be rude
This can keep him away at times.
Step 4. If any other strategy fails, tell him clearly that you want to break the friendship
As rude as it may be, it may be your only choice!
Method 4 of 5: Show yourself discontented
Step 1. Whenever you are together, show irritation and discontent
The friend will begin to dislike your company and will leave you alone.
Step 2. Tell him clearly that you no longer want to be his friend
If he thinks so too, he'll make up his mind.
Step 3. Look bored as he talks to you, roll your eyes, make it clear that you are perplexed and inattentive
Step 4. Never pretend that you are interested in what he is saying, if in fact you are not
Method 5 of 5: Ignore the Friend
Step 1. If you have a friend at school who makes you uncomfortable, start by sitting away from them whenever you can
Starting with the lunch break.
Step 2. Don't sit next to that person on the bus
Step 3. If he greets you, don't answer
Step 4. Sooner or later the person will understand that they have to leave you alone and that your friendship is over
Advice
- Try to loosen up relations during the summer, there will be fewer opportunities for confrontation, both of you will be engaged in other things and you will be able to detach more painlessly.
- Before following these tips, make sure you really want to push him away. Do nothing in the wake of an argument.
Warnings
- Breaking ties with someone is never easy. Evaluate the consequences of your decision.
- The friend you reject could take revenge.
- If you miss him at first, try to spend more time with other friends.
