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How to stop being friends with someone politely?
I have realized recently that there is a group of people that consider me a friend, but I feel that their morals/values do not align with mine, we do not have much in common, and I don't particularly enjoy them. How do I politely fade away from these friendships? I have tried responding less, putting off hangouts, etc. but it hasn't seemed to work.
3 Answers
- ?Lv 73 months ago
Keep being unavailable. Whether they get it or not, sooner or later, they'll give up trying.
- Anonymous3 months ago
It helps to have a new group first. Get a partner and just tell them that your partner isn't all that social. People will stop inviting you to things if you say no too often. Are you sure you really want that though? Just because you may not agree with them in some areas, doesn't mean you have to cut ties completely. Perhaps try going to dinner or lunch with just one of them at a time. People are different one-on-one than they are in groups. Also 2021 may bring less polarity as Satanic Gaslighting-Obstructionist-Projectionists won't be trying to sow division and hate as much anyway.
- 3 months ago
Hmmm, I guess you will have to take this one step at a time.
Usually, it doesn't hurt at all to be on good terms with someone.
What if that person has beliefs or values that I find objectionable? What if that person is a racist, or a follower of some ridiculous cult? What if that person is very boorish and likes to fart in public frequently? What if that person is just unbearably annoying?
You can remain polite, and say no thanks to any social invitation that this person offers... that's one way of responding... and it may take an unknown amount of time for them to lose interest and leave you alone.
The other option is to confront them with your objections. State what you believe.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
If you are polite enough with these people, then let them know what you think. See how they react. See if they show you the same courtesy that you have shown them.
Just say "I believe this, and I know it's different to what you believe".
You should not hesitate to stand up for what you believe in, and stick to your guns.
And smart people will respect that. Fools will not.
Social relationships are frequently not an easy thing. If these people won't kindly drift away on their own, you may simply have to speak your mind, and let them react. That will make the situation clear, and honestly stating your views is never impolite, it's simply honest. More than that, it is admirable.
Be the person that you are, and let others do as they will. If you and them are not compatible, then that will become clear soon enough.
