How do I prevent other's behaviour from rubbing off on me?

[ilikesnow]

so my 'friend' (not really friend) is kinda toxic to me (yes i know i should stop being friends with her but i have no friends so..) and i can start to feel her toxicity rubbing off on me. how do i stop this from happening?

[molonski2]

Well association is everything as I'm certain you have been told , its really difficult at your age , just make it clear to them that you have a mind of your own , but I'd also make it VERY clear that you are not an easy " touch " , so cruel to be kind , make it 100% clear to them where you stand , and hold your space.

[boggboss]

By stop hanging out with her if u dontbhave a strong sense of self and will start reflecting her behavior then u need to cut her off

[ilikesnow]

thing is she kind of replaced me so now she is best friend with my kind of best friend, so if i cut her off i'm kind of cutting off my not-so best friend..

[boggboss]

Then u have to decide what u want

[ilikesnow]

i think staying with both of them would be better because i already don't have enough friends-

[SnowedIn]

This is a great question and you have the 99% solution: you've recognized the bad behavior. So the answer to your question (yes, I know it sounds easier) is to be conscious of what you do/say and make sure it doesn't match the other people's behavior.

[Bergy37]

I have a similar issue. My friends from high school (I have social issues & had little friends) have become lazy after graduation, and 4 years later I feel we don't connect as well, we have different ways of fun (they game, I like to explore & get out) Unfortunately, some of their habits have rubbed off on me.

[Msputiton]

By stop being around them.

Toxic people spread their toxicity to others like a plague.

If someone brings you down, remove them from your life

[weysally]

just be yourself,