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Originally Posted by divine1966
Some people are just difficult. Sometimes diagnosing needed. That’s just how they are.
If they are our boss at work or elderly parent who needs to be taken care of, it’s somewhat hard to completely avoid them (even then we can try to limit interactions). In all other situations we simply have no need to have difficult people in our circles. People reveal themselves rather quickly. We just have to pay attention and stir opposite direction
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Yes, you are right, @
divine1966. My husband's parents can be pretty difficult, but they are elderly and sick, and therefore, I have compassion for their mental state right now, and yes, they are his parents after all.
I can be slow sometimes to pick up on some people's toxic ways. I suppose that's because I didn't grow up in the most healthy environment. I am learning over time how to be more vigilant.
All of my closest friends in my circle are all wonderful, amazing people. I have nothing bad to say about them, and I love them all dearly, like I do a family member. They are my family in fact - extended family. But certain acquaintances I can do without. That's why they are merely acquaintances. And then others who make my blood boil, I want to keep at a great distance.