How do you cut people off?

New place, maybe a new job, new town, make new friends.

Block them, and stop thinking about them.  Focus on the the current and the future.  Eventually they will get the hint.  Don't respond to calls/emails/texts/DM's/etc.  Put your energy and your self into that next thing.  Don't look back.

One step at a time.  There are really two very separate issues here:

1. How to cut off or limit contact with people who's behavior is detrimental.

2. How to find new friends to help support your new goals.

As with any person, you can a lot of control over who you connect with via social media, if and how your respond to calls, texts, and emails, and when you spend time with someone.  Each person in you life is different.  For some people, if you stop following them on social media and stop responding, they will fade away.  Other people may need to be blocked.  Some people you can be honest with about how they are having a negative impact on you, and some people you can't talk to about anything.  

As for new friends and activities, it takes time.  You look for people online and in person who share your values and interests.  This could be people in your classes, at work, at church, in a yoga class, or in online groups on LinkedIn or Facebook or where that share an interest.

no contact..Make a conscious effort to make new friends . Don't re-engage . Put yourself first..Don't Allow Them Access to Your Life on Social Media. ell them directly that things aren't working out or you just drop the ball on your relationship.Address it with the person, and find the courage to state your truth,"You may not want to hurt someone, but that's just part of the human experience