PHASE OUT A TOXIC FRIEND
First phase: The E-freeze
Don't email back. Got a second message? Wait three days to one week to respond.
Second phase: The "three weeks from Tuesday" evasion
if the offender asks about your dinner plans, say your calendar is packed, but you can meet... then cancel.
Third phase: The "So busy" defense
By now, the offender may be on to you. Say you'll call once your schedule frees up.
Fourth phase: Full disclosure
Should the offender be unable to let go, you'll have to come clean. Really, who would want to still be your friend at that point?
Don't email back. Got a second message? Wait three days to one week to respond.
Second phase: The "three weeks from Tuesday" evasion
if the offender asks about your dinner plans, say your calendar is packed, but you can meet... then cancel.
Third phase: The "So busy" defense
By now, the offender may be on to you. Say you'll call once your schedule frees up.
Fourth phase: Full disclosure
Should the offender be unable to let go, you'll have to come clean. Really, who would want to still be your friend at that point?
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