Anonymous wrote:I can carry a grudge. It doesn't happen often but if I write someone off they are dead to me for life. I don't know if that's a character flaw or a defense mechanism. Typically, I'm very patient and forgiving but twice I swore never to speak to the person again. I could look right through them as though they didn't exist.
I'm a similar way. Most of the time I'm extremely patient and will look past plenty of things. But sometimes I think this can come off as "weak" to some people, who will take advantage to a level that is deliberate and perhaps manipulative. I've known two people like this, and after repeated issues, I've permanently distanced myself from them. I completely shut them off. Couldn't give a two shits anymore, at all, ever. Also not sure if a "flaw" or defense mechanism, but I totally get where you're coming from pp.