Unfortunately, it seems to be a problem with my acquaintances. I just don't know how to react when someone says something that appears to be judgmental and makes me feel defensive. I tend to hold it against them, and make an effort not to engage them in conversation in the future. It makes me attempt to get them out of my life. I tend to hope they get bored and move on to greener pastures, so to speak. I've had a few actually get angry and try to make an issue of what must be the pain they feel from the realization I'm ignoring them. Some have actually angrily accused me of ignoring them. Some people really want a reaction, and will continue to try to get one, unfortunately.

Maybe what I'm asking is... do you have any friends or family who don't play these games? Am I expecting too much from people? Maybe it's just something everyone does.

I love that Anthony Hopkins quote.