>People only get away with that crap because people tolerate it Man, did you ever nail it. The people who do this kind of stuff are needy, and they are frequen

>People only get away with that crap because people tolerate it Man, did you ever nail it. The people who do this kind of stuff are needy, and they are frequently bottomless in their neediness. When they see someone who is patient or tolerant of their nonsense, they will lock in like rabid pit bulls (apologies to rabid pit bulls), and they will make that person responsible for their emotional well-being. Now, once you've allowed them to go down this path, you're headed for trouble. You think you're just being nice or understanding, but you can never satisfy these people, so at some point you will have to draw the line. And when you do, they will perceive it as some grand slight because you were once so "kind" to them. Then, more drama, but this time you're the bad guy. Bottom line: you can't entertain it for a second. As soon as it is spotted, cut it out like the cancer that it is and keep it moving.