Train them like a dog. Every time they start talking about something that's draining, tell them you have to go do something, and leave the conversation. Go to the library. Go to the dining hall. Go for a walk. If they're as immature as you say, conditioning like this may work fairly quickly.
Raddamn t1_iu938e3 wrote
Reply to LPT Request: how to deal with an emotionally draining friend I have to see on a daily basis by mercurysnowman
Train them like a dog. Every time they start talking about something that's draining, tell them you have to go do something, and leave the conversation. Go to the library. Go to the dining hall. Go for a walk. If they're as immature as you say, conditioning like this may work fairly quickly.