Removing toxic people from your life ...

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6. A few years ago, I was trying to recalibrate my life and listening to "happiness" podcasts.

It occurred to me, as my blood pressure rose while listening, that shitty relationships were a huge problem for me.

At the time, my son bought his own house and was renovating it prior to moving it. We were refinishing the hardwood floors and he was in a foul mood and taking it out on me. I basically told him that I was here to help but I didn't need to hear his bullshit. I followed up with - recognize that I'm here to help and we're making progress or I can go home.

It was an eye-opener for him - and me too.

He wasn't the only person close to me who took advantage of my goodwill, but he was the one I didn't want to shut out. For several others, including "close" family, I've cut back on time spent with them - some completely.

It's hard enough these days without their bullshit.