Just in case you ever feel like this đź’Ş
- Punch them in the face.
No. Don’t do that.
- Move them to the Fake Friends Zone.
You know the one. The place where people stay on your Christmas card list but somehow never get invited anywhere.
- Post something outrageously happy on social media.
Nothing says “I’m fine” like a picture of a sunset and a quote about gratitude.
- Do absolutely nothing.
A surprisingly underrated strategy.
- Go to your special spot.
A porch, a park bench, a walking trail, your car in the Target parking lot. Wherever people are less likely to annoy you.
- Visit a dog park.
Dogs are generally better than people.
- Get distracted by a hobby.
Knitting, painting, gardening, gaming, baking, reorganizing your spice rack for the third time.
- Write a strongly worded message.
Then delete it.
- Make a mental note.
Not everyone deserves front-row seats in your life.
- Sleep on it.
Things tend to look different after a good night’s sleep.
- Realize they probably aren’t worth the energy.
The older I get, the more I realize that protecting my peace is usually more satisfying than winning an argument.
