Would you avoid a negative friend?

@dya80dya (36773)
October 12, 2018 3:44pm CST
I remembered that I had a friend who always complained. She was very anxious. Now we don't talk anymore. Some people told me to avoid negative friends. But I don't think they should be avoided. I didn't talk to that friend anymore because I couldn't get out with her. I haven't seen her in years. Would you avoid a friend who is negative?
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Courage7
@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
12 Oct 18
I would have no choice but to avoid them right now as I am fighting for my own survival every day and do not need the negative vibes. Yes I would.
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Diana
@dya80dya (36773)
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13 Oct 18
I understand.You have to avoid them. I feel bad if I avoid negative people. They are still people. They need to be helped.
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Courage7
@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
13 Oct 18
@dya80dya Yes they are.
Anna
@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
13 Oct 18
Negative people have a negative effect on me and they make me depressed, yes, I avoid them.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
14 Oct 18
@dya80dya Some do not want to be helped, they take pleasure complaining all the time, I prefer to avoid them.
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Diana
@dya80dya (36773)
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14 Oct 18
@LadyDuck It's true. But some people want to be helped. People who complain all the time without trying to solve their issues should be avoided.
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Diana
@dya80dya (36773)
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13 Oct 18
But they are still people. I think they should be helped.
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kareemadivina
@kareemadivina (1230)
• Philippines
13 Oct 18
It's better to cut negative people and things out of your life.You can spend your time and energy in better things rather deal with negativeness which can drag you down and detract your peace of mind.
caopaopao
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
13 Oct 18
I don't like people with negative energy. Yes, I try to avoid them often.
Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
12 Oct 18
I like to stay away from negative people as much as I can.
Christina Ladanger
@Ladanger (14578)
• United States
13 Oct 18
I guess the best we can do is be there for those people.
snowy
@snowy22315 (181942)
• United States
12 Oct 18
I guess it would depend on how close I felt to them. We are all people with problems..some are more obvious than others though.
The Horse
@TheHorse (220068)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Oct 18
I'd have to say that I do after a certain point. I have a friend from high school who is negative about everything anyone else does, but promotes herself like crazy. She lives far away, but I tend to avoid her (on Facebook, etc.) when I can. It's incredible how little she's changed in the 40 years I've known her.