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You probably have been noticing for a while that this friend has a bad influence on you, but maybe you’ve been trying to give them more chances. You probably even defend them to your parents or other friends who object to the way they treat you. Take some time to think about the effect these friends have on you. Ask yourself if you probably feel used or drained.
You should be in control of your decisions, you can either choose to stay away or stay with them. If you’ve chosen to stay away, you can do any of the following;
-Ignore them and hope that one day they will stop approaching you.
-Boldly tell your friends that you don’t want to be friends anymore for the above reasons.
or
-There is not harm in still being friends with them. Since you know what is right and what is wrong. Just refuse to do things they tell you if you think them to be wrong.
One additional tip, try to be dominant and change their bad habits. This way either you will make them better or they will keep a distance from you.
I really don’t believe in good or bad company, it’s all about what you already have in you. Your company of friends can only help you propel it out. You see there is no bad company or good company. It’s a point of view. If you have self control over yourself then it doesn’t matter what company you follow.
However, bad company will always make you feel anxious. Bad company it is inevitable, all we can do is learn and grow.
You cannot force your friend to either socialize with or avoid any particular person. But as a friend you can give them good advice and try to create positive interactions, but you must also respect there right to choose their company. These are some of the ways you can avoid mingling with the wrong company;
Monitor their behavior
Begin to distance yourself
Try to help them – if you can’t avoid them
Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself