Where abouts do you live? This sounds like a very New York / Boston attitude from your friend. Either way I'm a granola munching West coaster, Cascadia born and raised, and I too would dump that mother fucker in an instant.

I'm in Southern Ontario.

I've lived in NYC, Toronto & Montreal for work related things so I understand that hustle mentality and working to progress forward. The currently city I'm currently at doesn't support any of that... people are complacent with doing the same thing with the same people.

Yeah, I can count my closest friends on my two hands. Some are exes, some are old colleagues I only see once in a blue moon or get the rare occasion to live with in the same city, let along work with at the same job.

I'm starting to think this is the only way to handle things. In a previous response I said this, can I get your thoughts?

"Do you think it would even be a wiser idea to space out times when it comes to seeing them? For instance, if they see you on a weekly basis they may get used to seeing you and become more 'comfortable' -- where as if they only see you once a month, twelve times a year in total, they're more excited to be in your presence and communication would be on much happier footing."

22? Why aren't you in College? Did you just get out or grad early? Go back and get another degree. Already own a business or are stupid rich? Go to school for something fun. There you'll find truer friends, people to share interests and ambitions with.

I'm pursuing a career in the music industry so it's not necessary. I've spent the past few years doing artist management/branding related work, however I'm an artist myself. I did that so I could learn how the industry works and establish proper connections.

If I ever go to college it will be in my 40s for recreational purpses.