I'm sure everyone knows someone like this. The type of person who you don't really care for but they'll act like you guys are buddies and won't leave you alone.
There was a seinfeld episode about this but they never really solved the problem. So how would you guys get rid of an unwanted "friend" without causing any real trouble?
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How To Get Rid Of A "friend" Without Trouble
Started by Ex_Matt, Jul 25 2008 08:15 AM
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 08:15 AM
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 08:20 AM
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 08:21 AM
QUOTE (Ex_Matt @ Friday, July 25th, 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sure everyone knows someone like this. The type of person who you don't really care for but they'll act like you guys are buddies and won't leave you alone.
There was a seinfeld episode about this but they never really solved the problem. So how would you guys get rid of an unwanted "friend" without causing any real trouble?
There was a seinfeld episode about this but they never really solved the problem. So how would you guys get rid of an unwanted "friend" without causing any real trouble?
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 08:21 AM
QUOTE (Ex_Matt @ Friday, July 25th, 2008, 8:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sure everyone knows someone like this. The type of person who you don't really care for but they'll act like you guys are buddies and won't leave you alone.
There was a seinfeld episode about this but they never really solved the problem. So how would you guys get rid of an unwanted "friend" without causing any real trouble?
There was a seinfeld episode about this but they never really solved the problem. So how would you guys get rid of an unwanted "friend" without causing any real trouble?
Don't talk to him. I recently dealt with this. I had a friend that I wanted to kill whenever he was around, so when he called, I didn't answer but later texted him and said I couldn't talk. After a couple of weeks of this, he stopped calling and I haven't seen him much and I am much happier.
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 08:22 AM
Don't be a passive-aggressive wimp. Just say "no" if he asks and you don't feel like hanging with him. Don't make excuses or play little games. Don't be all chummy with him to his face and then say: "I hate that guy" when he isn't around. That reflects poorly on your own character - and your other "real" friends will take note. Just be direct. You don't have to be rude nor offensive. Just follow the golden rule. He'll drift away.
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 08:23 AM
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 08:26 AM
QUOTE (Ex_Matt @ Friday, July 25th, 2008, 8:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sure everyone knows someone like this. The type of person who you don't really care for but they'll act like you guys are buddies and won't leave you alone.
There was a seinfeld episode about this but they never really solved the problem. So how would you guys get rid of an unwanted "friend" without causing any real trouble?
There was a seinfeld episode about this but they never really solved the problem. So how would you guys get rid of an unwanted "friend" without causing any real trouble?
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 08:51 AM
QUOTE (showstopper24 @ Friday, July 25th, 2008, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't talk to him. I recently dealt with this. I had a friend that I wanted to kill whenever he was around, so when he called, I didn't answer but later texted him and said I couldn't talk. After a couple of weeks of this, he stopped calling and I haven't seen him much and I am much happier.
showstopper had a friend that annoyed him.
ok.
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 08:52 AM
QUOTE (Pot Odds RAC @ Friday, July 25th, 2008, 8:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't be a passive-aggressive wimp. Just say "no" if he asks and you don't feel like hanging with him. Don't make excuses or play little games. Don't be all chummy with him to his face and then say: "I hate that guy" when he isn't around. That reflects poorly on your own character - and your other "real" friends will take note. Just be direct. You don't have to be rude nor offensive. Just follow the golden rule. He'll drift away.
I tried the rude approach before and it didn't work. Lately I've been practicing avoidance like you said, not answering calls or IM's. Cept I havent even been returning them with a text or phonecall. For about 3 weeks now and he still hasn't gotten the picture.
Boating it up on the River, Danny Tanner style calling the Olsen Twins, Full House!!
Dealer: Game #14037367520: Ex_Matt wins pot (2990) with two pair, Jacks and Sixes
Dealer: Hapkido1 finished the tournament in 772nd place
Hapkido1 [observer]: gl to the talbe taking the money from the 2 fish suckout and ex_matt
Dealer: Game #14037367520: Ex_Matt wins pot (2990) with two pair, Jacks and Sixes
Dealer: Hapkido1 finished the tournament in 772nd place
Hapkido1 [observer]: gl to the talbe taking the money from the 2 fish suckout and ex_matt
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 08:56 AM
QUOTE (Ex_Matt @ Friday, July 25th, 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I tried the rude approach before and it didn't work. Lately I've been practicing avoidance like you said, not answering calls or IM's. Cept I havent even been returning them with a text or phonecall. For about 3 weeks now and he still hasn't gotten the picture.
That is exactly the opposite of what I am saying. That is passive and just avoiding the situation. Be an adult and treat him like an adult. Don't avoid a situation just because it is uncomfortable.
Don't avoid giving him the feedback or answer he doesn't want to hear just because it makes you uncomfortable.
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 09:01 AM
Without out trouble or without a fight?
Kill 'em.
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 09:02 AM
QUOTE (Pot Odds RAC @ Friday, July 25th, 2008, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is exactly the opposite of what I am saying. That is passive and just avoiding the situation. Be an adult and treat him like an adult. Don't avoid a situation just because it is uncomfortable.
Don't avoid giving him the feedback or answer he doesn't want to hear just because it makes you uncomfortable.
Don't avoid giving him the feedback or answer he doesn't want to hear just because it makes you uncomfortable.
QFT, Don't be a little wuss and avoid him. I know it might be hard but just tell him how you feel. Don't leave him hanging by avoiding him. It just digs you into a bigger hole.
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 09:21 AM
QUOTE (wsox8 @ Friday, July 25th, 2008, 9:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QFT, Don't be a little wuss and avoid him. I know it might be hard but just tell him how you feel. Don't leave him hanging by avoiding him. It just digs you into a bigger hole.
True. I'll be moving at the end of august so avoidance won't be that difficult.
I tried being upfront before and eventually ran into him and some other people at a mutual friends house one time and randomly started hanging out with them again. The problem isn't the group of friends just one person. So I tried being up front one time and it didn't really work out as I would of hoped.
Boating it up on the River, Danny Tanner style calling the Olsen Twins, Full House!!
Dealer: Game #14037367520: Ex_Matt wins pot (2990) with two pair, Jacks and Sixes
Dealer: Hapkido1 finished the tournament in 772nd place
Hapkido1 [observer]: gl to the talbe taking the money from the 2 fish suckout and ex_matt
Dealer: Game #14037367520: Ex_Matt wins pot (2990) with two pair, Jacks and Sixes
Dealer: Hapkido1 finished the tournament in 772nd place
Hapkido1 [observer]: gl to the talbe taking the money from the 2 fish suckout and ex_matt
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Tell him youre gay and have started developing feelings for him.
He wont bother you again. Unless...
He wont bother you again. Unless...
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 09:33 AM
Just let it build up a little bit more inside of you then get drunk and tell him off. Thats how I solve all my problems.
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 09:49 AM
QUOTE (Sal Paradise @ Friday, July 25th, 2008, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
showstopper had a friend that annoyed him.
ok.
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 09:54 AM
Tell him you have AIDS. No one wants to hang out with the kid with AIDS.
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I say we get Cobalt to blaze him for you. He must be pretty experienced at that by now.
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 10:34 AM
QUOTE (Ex_Matt @ Friday, July 25th, 2008, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm sure everyone knows someone like this. The type of person who you don't really care for but they'll act like you guys are buddies and won't leave you alone.
There was a seinfeld episode about this but they never really solved the problem. So how would you guys get rid of an unwanted "friend" without causing any real trouble?
There was a seinfeld episode about this but they never really solved the problem. So how would you guys get rid of an unwanted "friend" without causing any real trouble?
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Posted 25 July 2008 - 10:39 AM
QUOTE (Ex_Matt @ Friday, July 25th, 2008, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
True. I'll be moving at the end of august so avoidance won't be that difficult.
I tried being upfront before and eventually ran into him and some other people at a mutual friends house one time and randomly started hanging out with them again. The problem isn't the group of friends just one person. So I tried being up front one time and it didn't really work out as I would of hoped.
I tried being upfront before and eventually ran into him and some other people at a mutual friends house one time and randomly started hanging out with them again. The problem isn't the group of friends just one person. So I tried being up front one time and it didn't really work out as I would of hoped.
What is wrong with the guy? Does he have a missing tooth or an annoying facial scar, or just has an attitude problem?
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