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Xolodno

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29. That's my philosophy.

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #13)

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 12:50 AM

Tuesday

But with some family and friends, for whatever reason, they can't help themselves. Maybe it makes them feel superior and they think they can anything that gets put in front of them. You can just ignore them, but in many cases, they see at as an invitation to push further. You can tell them you don't like discussing it and then they go further, unable to get the hint.

Finally, you strike back and they act like you stole their lollypop. Then they get hostile when you counter facts vs. opinion. You can point out that they started it and should just leave it before it gets worse. Nope, they double down. Thus, they destroy the relationship, not you, despite several warnings.

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