There's a lot going on in this life, and there are always going to be people to bring you down. Being around them can be a punishment. Why punish yourself?
Recently I have had to make some painful choices. I have simply decided to stop indulging certain people. Since no one reads this, I figure I am safe, but I won't name them.
In two cases, I just had enough. Misery, complaints, self-pity, injustice. Years of it. It's hard to take all of that, with no offsetting joys, and put up with it. In another case, it was the virus known as rampant gossip. So, in all three cases, I am just severing ties. Not having big dramatic closure. Just not indulging the mishegas. I still love them and all, but I just can't take the negativity.
I am all for introspection and pondering. Self-criticism and dialogue. But I am also a big believer in trusting one's instincts. I think that sometimes, you just know when you are being unfairly treated and taken for granted. So, my advice, if you want it?
Don't embrace the blame!
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