How to Gently Dump a Clingy "Friend"

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Think about how serious the problem is.. Avoid making excuses.. Assess the situation.

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Think about how serious the problem is.

Step 1

Think about how serious the problem is.

2

Avoid making excuses.

Step 2

Avoid making excuses.

3

Assess the situation.

Step 3

Assess the situation.

4

Try not to feel guilty.

Step 4

Try not to feel guilty.

5

Think about what you want to do.

Step 5

Think about what you want to do.

6

Introduce your friend to new people.

Step 6

Introduce your friend to new people.

7

Make plans you are comfortable with.

Step 7

Make plans you are comfortable with.

8

Tell your friend what days are convenient for you.

Step 8

Tell your friend what days are convenient for you.

9

Encourage your friend to seek help.

Step 9

Encourage your friend to seek help.

10

Confront your friend.

Step 10

Confront your friend.

11

Identify your space needs.

Step 11

Identify your space needs.

12

Explain your boundaries.

Step 12

Explain your boundaries.

13

Be direct.

Step 13

Be direct.

14

Stay firm.

Step 14

Stay firm.

15

End the relationship if needed.

Step 15

End the relationship if needed.

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