How do you politely deal with creepy friends who keep talking to you?

I'm currently in a situation where I have to deal with this regularly.

Essentially I let my guard down with the wrong person, and to cut him out of my life would destroy a friendship between him and someone else that I'm not willing to destroy.

I've learned to set some boundaries, stick to very specific conversation topics like TV shows, bands, etc. Stop telling him about my life....he can get that info in other ways but I'm not sharing myself as much. Stop asking him for any advice, be cautious when giving him advice. If he is drunk texting, delay replying to the next day. Stick to outings with multiple people and have him over to the house less....ie go to concerts or restaurants. Stay more quiet in group conversations, let him talk to the others but just be a bit more aloof.

In general I try to keep it light and positive and less personal.

If I could move on from the friendship I would, but it's a choice I made that I feel is in the best interest of the people involved. Generally I don't need a bunch of creepy friends hanging around.

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