We naturally outgrow people throughout our lives. You don’t have to justify it. Never let anyone make you feel bad for removing them from your life or yourself from a toxic situation. If you haven’t decided who to let go of as you begin 2016, here are a few ideas.
The person who said they never wanted to date you anyway.
First off, they’re lying. I know it, you know it and we both know that they know it. That’s exactly why they said it. Secondly, they’re obviously a jerk that can't take a polite no. They only said that to try to hurt you and make themselves feel superior. Who knows what they really wanted, but it was obviously more than they will admit. Let me guess, they still want to be friends? You don’t need a ‘friend’ like that. Seriously, cut them off.
The person that took something from you.
You may not even know this person very well. Maybe someone brought them to a party and you let them borrow a shirt that you’ve never gotten back. If you knew them well enough, you probably wouldn’t even care. You’ve asked for it back. Do you have it? Nope. Have you seen it in their Facebook pictures? Possibly. Does it weird you out? Definitely. Delete them so you don’t have to see your stuff being used by them anymore. You don’t want whatever it was back after all this time now anyway.
That one friend.
It could be the one that only contacts you when it’s convenient for them. Is it the one who ditches you every time they get a new friend or a boyfriend/girlfriend? Maybe it’s the one you’ve been holding out hope that they will remember what good friends you were and come to their senses. You love them, I know. They probably love you too. However, if they don’t have time for you when you need them, they’re not a real friend to you. If they don’t reply to your messages or answer your calls for six months yet send you random invites for events that require gifts, they’re not after your friendship. You deserve better.
The person who was a jerk to a service employee.
You know who I’m talking about. You went to lunch with them. They criticized the waiter 25 times and talked crap about them when they weren’t around. They never said "thank you" the entire meal, complained about everything, sent their food back and left a mess on the table along with a two dollar tip. Maybe you went out and they never tipped the bartender but demanded attention constantly. They fussed at the employee at Best Buy for the most uncalled for reason. They do something like this everywhere you’ve been with them. You may think they hung the moon, but allow me to assure you that if you notice they’re rude to someone who isn’t their equal in a situation, they’re not really a nice person.
Those people on social media.
You know who they are. They’re hocking their products at you and inviting you to product parties constantly. Then there are the ones that post crazy rants about the government or whatever they have to complain about today. Those are usually the ones attempting to start arguments on your posts which have nothing to do with them. Maybe it’s the ex that you thought you could be friends with. You’re over it, but they’re still trying to make you jealous two years later for some pointless reason. Don’t let them annoy you anymore: do a social media friend cleanse. It’s so therapeutic.
Who are some people you want to leave behind in 2016?
