[header] How to get rid of losers in your life [title] Taper off contact. [step] Sometimes, the easiest way to end a friendship is to do so indirectly. You may feel guilt about not being upfront with someone. 
However, if a person is very difficult to deal with, a confrontation can be more trouble than it's worth. If you fear someone would get aggressive or angry in response to you being upfront about ending the relationship, try to make an effort to gradually see less of this person.