Nah, I'm not getting rid of my friend, because he's a nice bloke and my best mate really. He's not one of the really macho men/crazed sex objects, he's a good friend and I can trust him with my life....
Recently, I've had some issues with self-confidence and self-esteem. A lot of the time, my mates will go out and continue to build a brilliant social life. I can't always afford to go out, and so...