If you have an overpowering friend you should consider making other friends to debate with this person and keeping them as friends for doing you the favor.
I agree with Vince's answer. Those who don't allow you to be you, you can live without. Just gradually move away from this friend and branch out and have lots of friends. Since you love this person so much, I'd say gradual will be the way to go. Good luck!
well if you so say you love him to death then if hi's overpowering you than he is actually using you. dont worry you will meet a lot more better friends in your life. just forget about him and find new friends. "people who overpower you are not true friends"
If you friend loves you that much, but you feel the need to let them go, try to explain to them that you're no longer into them and want to move on. Or something along those lines... Hope that answers it a little.