[header] How to know if you should ditch your friend [title] Think about how you feel around this person. [step] If a friendship needs to end, you may notice you experience negative feelings when around your friend. Think about how you feel when you hang out with this friend. 
If the feelings you're experiencing are not positive, it may be time to ditch this friend. [substeps] Do you feel like you can be yourself? If a friendship is becoming toxic, you may feel you have to censor yourself or your ideas.