I'm going to tell my friends I will meet them up later instead of the arranged time.
Why do you want to meet up with them later?
I need the friendship. They're all boring, but I like to hang out with them.
It's good to honor your word and meet with people if you've already made arrangements with them. If you can't make it, be sure to tell them as soon as possible so that they aren't wasting their time.
I don't need to do that.. They will understand because they're my friends.
Your friends won't be your friends for long if you diss them and give excuses about meeting up with them.