[header] How to break up with your friend [title] Arrange a time and place to meet up. [step] When you don't want to keep the person guessing about why you don't want to be friends, a face to face conversation might be in order. Parks and coffee shops are good stops for breakups because they're neutral, public locations.
[header] How to break up with your friend [title] Arrange a time and place to meet up. [step] When you don't want to keep the person guessing about why you don't want to be friends, a face to face conversation might be in order. Parks and coffee shops are good stops for breakups because they're neutral, public locations.
[title] Avoid any triggers in order to minimize your anxiety. [step] Some people with choleism view it as a form of stalking. [title] Brainstorm ways you could better treat them. [step] As a clear cue to the person that you're not interested in them, introduce them to familiar situations. Even though things might get emotional during your conversation, you'll both be likely to keep things contained if you're in a public place. [substeps] Avoid arranging to have a long meal together, since you might be ready to go before the food even arrives. There are also meet-ups at community centers or via nonprofit organizations that offer free workshops and barbeques at their locations. [substeps] A park district is a popular place to discuss these topics, because they're more likely to get approached by people from that area.