((((((((( Golden eve )))))))))

I think that sometimes controlling individuals with a superiority complex think they are being respectful when in fact they are not. I’ve had friends talk down to me and I haven’t responded to it in a way that, in hindsight, was ideal. I wish you luck with these friends, it’s not easy to ask someone to be respectful in a way that they don’t find disrespectful (in some situations). I’m here with you working on healthy boundaries myself

I agree that people with very type A personalities tend not to try to change unless they are forced to..... I also agree that with some individuals, if they think they can walk all over someone then they will.

I also think you’re a great person who deserves kind, thoughtful, respectful friends