Sometimes I feel like people do more of what makes me avoid them in order to convince me not to avoid them.

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Which setting are you referring to when you talk about avoiding them versus convincing me not to avoid them: at work, school, volunteering, fellowship, or family? It really depends, because each situation requires a different level of awareness and understanding to navigate effectively.
If you’re confident in what you stand for, there’s no need to avoid anyone. Be yourself, and allow others to be who they are. Your presence speaks louder than you may realize.

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I don't know, I avoid them for so long I forget what I'm avoiding in the first place.

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