But do you want to? I have come to conclude I don't. I will be G*** D*** if my life becomes something I don't want it to be because other people are jerks.

That isn't to say I haven't tightened up... my boundaries... my boss has temporary employees and I used to be friendly with them... but I realized... due to their temporary nature, I gave and gave and gave and NEVER saw them again once they left. So now they only get the absolute minimum. More punching bag, my boss dislikes this. He acts like there is something wrong with ME.

I had a co worker who used me but due to the pandemic... I haven't talked to her. I am sure she is upset but I am glad the friendship has been stopped by it.