How to Get Rid of Annoying Friends
Everyone has them, they are surely not wanted, and they seem nearly impossible to get rid of. These feisty pests are annoying friends. Over time people grow apart, maybe personal interests changed, or dealing with their antics is just too much to handle anymore, whatever the reason for having an annoying friend there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is no longer a need to fret, as there are a few different methods to never having to put up with these so-called friends again.
The easiest, but sometimes not the most effective way to break friendships is by giving them hints. These hints can range from not answering phone calls, to continuously breaking plans. These unwanted friends may realize right away that they are no longer sought after for friendship or it may take a few weeks, or even months. This is the best indirect method of telling annoying friends to go away.
Determination, but heart can be used to abruptly end a friendship. Being halfway honest, with a touch of remorse, may just be the best solution. Tell the friend that the friendship is requiring too much time, you both are heading your separate ways, or whatever reason the friendship is ending. Being completely truthful may not be necessary, and a few lies can be thrown in to soften the blow, but this will surely let the friend off as easily as possible without waiting for them to acknowledge subtle hints.
The hardest way to end an annoying friendship, but the most effective way, is by being brutally honest. Tell them exactly why being friends is no longer an option. Whether their annoyance is explained, or a secret developed hatred has grown and is finally let out, the soon to be ex friend will surely not want to continue any sort of relationship. This solution may require lack of heart, or stress built so high that snapping is inevitable, but the annoying friend will be sure to not return.
No matter what path is chosen, ending a friendship is never easy, no matter how annoying the person is. It’s a matter of what the situation calls for and what will best lead to peace of mind. Just remember that friends are supposed to be wanted and lead to a happier means of living, friends that are annoying are not bettering any individuals life, they are only taking away from it. Find what works best for you, stick with it, and get rid of those annoying friends!
All very good advice!
However, what-if ones friend is too intellectually inept to respond to all three?
Rachael
Those are the kind you have to look right in the eye and say “I dont like you stay away from me” and walk away. There are people out there you have to be rude to. That is the only language they understand.Some, you better be prepared to defend yourself.Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do OR spend the next few years being annoyed by someone who irritates you just by showing their face.
Yeah, I had a crazy girl stalking me and she wouldn’t leave me alone! I made the mistake of hanging out with her a couple of times and realized very fast that we just had nothing in common. I tried to just ignore her text messages and voice mails and eventually when that didn’t work, I had to send her a message saying that we had nothing in common and to please leave me alone and move on. That still didn’t work! I had to block her phone number and she STILL tried to call me using a restricted number! The next step was that I had to change my freakin’ number!