A negative friend, however, can only have fun if he is getting drunk, is always in a meltdown and needs you to help him clean up, and never contributes to the bill. You find yourself ignoring their calls and when you answer them, it's definitely tiring. You rarely seek their company, but welcome them when they start a meeting. It is not easy to cut ties with these people, but it is possible. Negative people dump their problems on you but never make any effort to change their situation. They don't support you and shoot down your ideas and never encourage you to take risks that will help you become a better person or be more successful in life. Let's delve deeper into how to deal with negative friends: how much are you willing to tolerate in a friendship? The first thing to ask yourself is what you are willing to put up with. The best way to think about it is to think of friendship as if it were a romantic relationship. Ask yourself if you would tolerate their behavior if they were your partner. If your answer is “no,” you have the following options available: Setting boundaries Involves saying “no” to gatherings or activities that your negative friends make unhappy with their