Hm... that's good perspective and I agree with you. If someone repeatedly makes me feel bad or brings more negative than positive, I cut them free from my life and friendships too. I've been doing that all year long - meeting new friends, learning that they are toxic, then cutting them loose after a few months or so. This friend I speak of doesn't make me feel bad about myself OR my life - and I wouldn't say she brings me more negativity than positivity - but those above are the issues I face with her. At the very least, I feel I need to get some distance. I feel that nagging at me as a first step to gain even greater perspective. I think this will help right now. Thanks for your thoughts!