Is it normal that i completely cut out friends from my life?

I used to call these people friends once, but I will just call them bad influences now. Since the start of school this year, these group of people have been such bad influences on my life, yet they are so tempting to hang out with. I initially ignored my instincts and hung out with them a couple times in the past few weeks only to get my life spun out of control, so I decided to completely cut them out of my life by faking an all of a sudden busy schedule to keep my sanity intact. Is this normal?

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Based on 65 votes (56 yes)
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  • yes tell them your busy (busy making new friends)

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  • kellstar79

    You sound very mature and intelligent.

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  • underager

    Done that and wish I'd done it sooner.

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  • Shackleford96

    I have dissociated myself from certain people. There is nothing wrong with that.

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  • RoyalKnight

    It's very normal. Honestly speaking though, they're probably not bad people but just bored and looking to be rebellious. I wouldn't cut them off completely because this might be a temporary thing. Keep your distance with them for now.

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