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Originally Posted by wayner

With all due respect
BULL****
For a person with some social awkwardness, I agree
BUT, there exists some truly toxic and damaging individuals in this world whose mission seems to be to destroy those around them. They should be avoided. Engage at your peril. Blood, family, vows, non of it should ever be greater than the love of ones self or the need for self preservation. To believe otherwise is well intentioned but naive.
I’ll spare my own shocking details, but, Bill’s post above is a case in point.

Two thoughts:
1 - Love doesn't require you to allow abuse. You can love someone from a distance. Care about them. Pray for them. Don't lower yourself to their level. Be open to a day when the offending party says "hey I screwed up, can you forgive me? and cautious try to give them a chance to make it right. Let him without guilt cast the first stone. I am thankful that others have forgiven my bonehead actions when I repented. I should do the same when the repentance is genuine.

2 - Get rid of your unresolved anger. Being angry and bitter at someone is like drinking poison and hoping they get sick. It is far better to "forgive and remember".