[header] How to leave a group of friends [title] Tell the group your decision. [step] The most direct way to leave a group of friends is to talk to them about your choice to leave. You can tell the group all at once or on an individualized basis that you'll be ending your friendship with them. 
This method of leaving a group of friends can be awkward because the group might have lots of questions. [substeps] If you are very close with all members of the group of friends, you should probably tell all of them at once.