Having friends and companions are a basic part of our human experience, but at the same time, we can either choose to have good or bad influences in our lives.
Making sure the company we keep brings out the best we can be, then take stock of who you are close to, and who are major parts of your life.
Look at these ideas and see if maybe your friend falls into one of these categories: One real obvious thing to be aware of as a big indicator of whether or not they are positive influence is if you do things with them you normally wouldn't do.
If you don't drink or smoke or party normally, but do it when you hang out with your friend or friends, then maybe these are people and situations that you shouldn't be involving yourself in.
Plus, if that isn't your scene in the first place, then you really need to think twice of hanging out with these guys.
And don't let peer pressure factor into this.
Your true friends will always accept you, so don't pretend to be someone you are not.
When you feel guilty or second guess what you are doing with these people, this is another obvious indicator that it is time to move on.
Good friendships are not filled with people asking whether or not it is a good idea to be with them when you are together.
Another thing is that sometimes friendships are seasonal in life and don't last long.
Sometimes we outgrow them and try to hang on to something that is not meant to last.
When the time comes that you are wondering why bother, then it's time to get going.
Look at the friends you've had in your life, and you can start to see what makes a good and bad friend for you.
Just remember, that you can have whatever kind of friends that your want, and you can invite or let go of anyone that crosses paths with you.