<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
How do I get my friend to stop hanging out with other friends?
<|assistant|>
Hopefully, you are not trying to interfere or control your friend's social life; however, it may help to start by having a respectful conversation with your friend and expressing how their choices have been impacting you. Try emphasizing that you are concerned about them and that you care about their well-being, not trying to control them. It might help to provide some concrete examples of the ways in which their current friend group could impact their overall happiness and development. Setting firm, yet reasonable boundaries could also help. Communicating what activities or behaviors you don't want them doing with their friends, and also setting an expectation of what behaviors you want to see, can be helpful. Remind your friend that you are always available if they want to talk and that you’re simply seeking healthy balance in their social life.