It's okay to say "no" to people who want to be friends with you.

If you don't feel vibing with someone for whatever reason, that's fine. You don't have to hang out with them even if it "might be fun" or "you never know, they could be a lifelong friend." The world is full of people who you could potentially be friends with. You can be picky about who you choose to spend your time with.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>Edit: Some people are just genuinely hopeless and bitter and truly do need help or guidance or support, and you can choose to help them. That's called being a good person. But if someone is genuinely being inconsiderate of you or otherwise being a burden, that's not being a friend and you should drop it.