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Cutting People Out Of Your Life Is Not Actually Setting Boundaries
Ask the internet what you should do about your relationship with a needy friend, an offensive relative, or a “toxic” co-worker, and they’d probably reply, “Cut them out.” This solution isn’t just taking the easy way out of things – it’s quote-unquote self-care.
By Gwen Farrell4 min read
It goes without saying that anyone in your life who may be manipulating you or in some way exacting emotional, physical, or verbal abuse should be shut out of your life as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Your safety and peace of mind do matter. In instances where there can’t possibly be any communication, growth, or understanding between the two of you, there’s probably not a future, or at least one that isn’t at your expense.