Should I stop talking to him?

[bubble .]

Theres a rather famous guy in my town. He's known for his mother, an alcoholic, his father, a drug dealer, being one of the best weed dealers around & getting kicked out of every school in town. He's my friend, and I kinda like him, and he got me hooked on weed. I just managed to quit, and I'm wondering if I should stop talking to him, so I won't even think about it again. What do you guys think?

[Bougainvillea]

Obviously. He sounds like a really bad influence.

[JamesSuperBoy]

Theres a rather famous guy in my town. He's known for his mother, an alcoholic, his father, a drug dealer, being one of the best weed dealers around & getting kicked out of every school in town. He's my friend, and I kinda like him, and he got me hooked on weed. I just managed to quit, and I'm wondering if I should stop talking to him, so I won't even think about it again. What do you guys think?

maybe cool things a bit and then see how you feel -

[bubble .]

Well, I guess he is. But, most people don't know him and just judge him off that stuff. He's actually really funny and nice..
Okay cx

[JamesSuperBoy]

Well, I guess he is. But, most people don't know him and just judge him off that stuff. He's actually really funny and nice..
Okay cx


I guess you just got to make your own mind up

maybe you can be a good influence on him:cool:

[bubble .]

I actually never thought of that xD

[JamesSuperBoy]

I actually never thought of that xD


yeah try it but its a shame he gets grief like typecast -

[bubble .]

Yeah, I wish people would just give him a chance..

[JamesSuperBoy]

I wish people would give us a chance = but no - my bro gets into trouble sometimes and I get a bad name cos of it =

[Mushin]

Don't ever exile one of your friends because of their habits. If you feel as if what he is doing will affect your life negatively, remove the attachment so that his influences will not affect you - but do not abandon him. Help him only if help is being sought. People lead their own lives, and you need to lead yours. By stating that you've been able to stop smoking it seems as if you're capable of making your own decisions. So long as you don't let his path change yours, there is no reason to stop being his friend.

[justin 13]

I guess you just got to make your own mind up

maybe you can be a good influence on him:cool:


thats right!

[Luminous]

I think it's good that you are befriending him when he needs it. Try and be a good influence for him and if it doesn't work, then you can break off the friendship.

[Matt_2012]

Don't ever exile one of your friends because of their habits. If you feel as if what he is doing will affect your life negatively, remove the attachment so that his influences will not affect you - but do not abandon him. Help him only if help is being sought. People lead their own lives, and you need to lead yours. By stating that you've been able to stop smoking it seems as if you're capable of making your own decisions. So long as you don't let his path change yours, there is no reason to stop being his friend.
Well said.

[Lofiel]

That`s like asking if you should abandon someone because their religion is different than yours. It`s nothing more than a life choice, and if he is not bothering you with his habits, it`s likely everyone is making these rumors up.

[AdamVanNostrund]

Just remember when it comes to drug addiction relapse is based on people, places and things.

[ImCoolBeans]

Don't ever exile one of your friends because of their habits. If you feel as if what he is doing will affect your life negatively, remove the attachment so that his influences will not affect you - but do not abandon him. Help him only if help is being sought. People lead their own lives, and you need to lead yours. By stating that you've been able to stop smoking it seems as if you're capable of making your own decisions. So long as you don't let his path change yours, there is no reason to stop being his friend.

This is fantastic advice.

Weed is not physically addictive drug and the psychological addiction you may develop from it is fairly weak compared to other drugs like caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, alcohol, etc. If you've been able to stop then you sound like you're able to make you're own decisions, and it sounds like you could be a good influence on a friend who is clearly in need. If your life was where his is at right now you'd probably want a good friend who can be a good influence in your life. You have the chance to be that right now.

[Derryck]

Weed is a bad, bad thing. You made a few mistakes here. you gave into peer pressure and stared smoking just because you like him? I would have used my head a little bit more before I gave into my emotions like some animal. Are u an animal? No! Your a human, a human with a brain. Use it before u get yourself killed hanging out with this guy. Why do u even like him anyway? He got kicked out of meany schools so he's probably a troublemaker. I believe there's still hope 4 you, hang out with the right people and cut off this guy.

[Slippers]

Geez it's a tough one. On the one hand you've managed to quit your addiction and simultaneously remain friends with him. Conversely, if he is indeed such a destructive influence, you might be tempted to indulge in weed again - or more seriously if he himself (if he doesn't already) progresses onto other harder substances he may try and coerce you into sampling them!

You're clearly strong willed and have the capacity to quit a substance you yourself claimed to be addicted to, thus I personally would retain this guy more as an acquaintance than a close friend. If he doesn't descend into a more haphazard lifestyle then he's always there for you to re-initiate a close friendship with.

[Living For Love]

You can hang out with him and be a good influence, as long as you don't let him control you and your habits.

[James Bond]

Please don't write in black, it makes it very hard to read. I know other readers will agree with me.

The only thing that popped out to me is the fact that you got hooked on something that no one has ever gotten hooked on (that being weed). Marijuana really isn't addictive, so it should've been pretty damn easy to get off of it. The only thing you really get hooked on is the feeling, and that isn't all too addictive at all.

Don't date him is my opinion. You'll get caught up in pretty bad things if you do.

[James Bond]

Weed is a bad, bad thing. You made a few mistakes here. you gave into peer pressure and stared smoking just because you like him? I would have used my head a little bit more before I gave into my emotions like some animal. Are u an animal? No! Your a human, a human with a brain. Use it before u get yourself killed hanging out with this guy. Why do u even like him anyway? He got kicked out of meany schools so he's probably a troublemaker. I believe there's still hope 4 you, hang out with the right people and cut off this guy.

Marijuana isn't a bad thing at all. It helps many people. You're misinformed.