> What is more disrespectful is attempting to change the subject to take the discussion in a direction that, if it were headed there to begin with, I would not

> What is more disrespectful is attempting to change the subject to take the discussion in a direction that, if it were headed there to begin with, I would not have engaged. I'm flabbergasted by your words. I don't know your life circumstances, your age, where you live, what you've been through, etc. I do wonder if you are having a particularly bad day or week or month. I don't mean this as an insult: if you need support, please seek it out. Perhaps (like many) you lack some important communication skills or emotional awareness. These can be learned.