<p>So I have this clingy friend I'm trying to gradually flee from. She has asked me to hang out more times than I can count on my fingers. Every time, I make up an excuse. So you'd think that she'd get the hint by now. :)</p>
<p>Maybe your excuses are too good. Make them more obvious excuses. For example, "I can't make it because I have to take a shower." That was probably a bad example but I hope I got my point across. :)</p>
<p>But really, if you really don't like her why don't you just say it? "Look, this friendship between you and I isn't going to work out if you keep on being so clingy. I really do appreciate your passion towards me but can you give me some more room?"</p>
<p>"I'm not a lesbian."</p>
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For example, "I can't make it because I have to take a shower." That was probably a bad example but I hope I got my point across.
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<p>Actually, that sounds like a really good example.</p>
<p>I'm in an identical situation! Just tell them you simply don't want to hang out. You want "alone time." Tell them you've vowed to become a hermit, and then make sure they don't spot you at social gatherings.</p>
<p>-If you don't care to ever talk to her again, and don't care about being a *****, flake out on her several times after planning to hang out--just don't show up. </p>
<p>-Or even better yet, while on the phone with her, pretend that you have a call on the other line and tell her to hang on for a second. After you 'switch lines,' talk as though you are telling someone on the other line how annoying and clingy friend #1 is. She'll hear it all and think that you 'accidentally messed up' when switching lines. Eventually she'll say something and, problem solved! </p>
<p>-Maybe throw a brick through her window with a note attached? I've always found that one to work. </p>
<p>A last-ditch effort would be to simply always say, "I'm not really in the mood for hanging out, I think I'm going to sleep." If eventually you find yourself hanging out, make it as boring and uninteresting as possible. Also, "forget" to call her back or answer for a day or so.
Keep in mind, the top three are usually most effective.</p>
<p>Stop taking her calls. Duh.</p>