“Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better be alone than in bad company.” -George Washington

There's many people in this world. If the people you currently talk to/hang out with don't respect you, you shouldn't be talking to them at all. You shouldn't be around people who are only trying to drag you down with them, this will only bring you repercussions. These people are toxic, they will not let you succeed if you're holding onto them. So its best if you let them go. It might be hard to let go but once you do, you'll feel much better. Yes it might hurt to let go of people you love and people you're used to but you have to do it. You have to do it for your own good, it might sound selfish but it is not. Your own well being and success if far more important than those who arent good quality. Surround yourself with good quality people, they'll help you see the picture in a different and more clear angle. They'll help you succeed. If you cant find good quality people, walk alone. Its better to walk alone than to walk with toxic people. Toxic people will only take you in circles.