In some ways, these encounters remind me of my relationship with my brother. He would say and do all kinds of nasty things to me, but I didn't make a fuss of it. I just took it, and tried to be a good person, despite my mistreatment. After years of putting up with his crap, I basically exploded at him and disowned him in a very public way.

I really don't want the same thing to happen with these 2. I just want to be rid of them.