Friends that you had to let go.

Kern Dog said

After cutting ties with a couple of "friends" over the years, I've wondered if I was exhibiting some type of self-sabotage.
Was I trying to distance myself from people from some reason?
In a way, I guess but it wasn't to hurt my own interests. It was to preserve my sanity.
Some people are overly negative, abrasive, needy and corrosive.
The guys that only call when they need something are guys that I can do without.
The ones that don't understand that a conversation means that ALL PARTICIPANTS GET TO SPEAK are dudes that I won't miss.

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What you were exhibiting is not necessarily self sabotage, I would think its self awareness. A trait that seems to be lost on some people, unfortunately.
Like the folks that dominate a conversation. They're either not aware they're doing it or don't care. Sad either way.
I know for a fact that people have cut me loose. Same as I've had to do it to others to preserve my sanity.
Sometimes we just don't gibe with others. And that's okay.
I'm happy that I'm aware and try to learn from it. All you can do really.
Be the best dude/gal you know how to be and let the pieces fall where they may......