There is an opinion that qualities like initiative, creativity, self-confidence, the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for them, life priorities, etc., depend 50% on our environment. 

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Let's assume someone is lucky from birth and their environment is just like that, but if not, and with age comes the realization - it's time to change something. So where to start? I suggest mentally stepping aside and taking a fresh look at your environment, and if you find one of the six types listed below, the decision is yours:

1. Never keeps their word. Most promises get broken unintentionally but regularly. Well, that's the kind of person they are, so what can you do? You can certainly be understanding, but how long are you willing to endure the costs of such a friendship, especially when you are required to be responsible? It's much more pleasant to deal with people you can trust.
2. Always dramatizes the situation. At first, it's even "fascinating." Life is a continuous "Santa Barbara" - rumors, intrigues, betrayals, victims, etc. But gradually, emotional exhaustion sets in. Be yourself, live your life - appreciate people who understand the meaning of these words.
3. "Whiners". Remember, emotional tone is contagious, and before you know it, you'll fall from a state of inspiration into complete apathy. Therefore, strive to communicate with people who have a good mood, interesting ideas, are easy-going, open to communication, and satisfied with their lives.
4. Has a bad influence. And this can be not only a story from pre-school or teenage years. Adults can also drag you into troubles that can ultimately lead to mental or physical problems. Inner vigilance and intuition always timely warn of threats, and this is vividly manifested in bodily sensations. Intuition always speaks to us, but do we always hear it – that's a matter of training.
5. Always competes. A friendly dispute is normal, especially if the truth born in the dispute motivates you to new plans, development, achievements. But a friendship filled with finding out who's "cooler" will inevitably lead to a decrease in self-esteem, and sometimes to depressive states. Only you decide - is competition with this person resourceful or destructive for you?
6. "I know better." This is the friend who always knows better than you: how to spend your free time, what to order for food, etc. Their word must always prevail, and regretting actions is not their thing. They kind of broadcast to the whole world I "+", You "-" and there's nothing you can do about it. But is there really nothing? After all, it's insulting to always be led, oppressed, and humiliated. Why does he need this? It's clear. But why do you need this? Do you feel full of strength, energy, and ideas after communicating with such a person? How does your future look without him? If someone asked you, and you could give advice, what would you say in this situation?

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Answering these questions is a good start, but making a decision and, more importantly, starting to act can sometimes be very difficult. Sometimes professional help is necessary both for making a decision and for coping with the consequences of ending relationships.

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