The people in your life that nourish you deserve more of your time than the people in your life that drain you. Seems obvious, but too many of us have unbalanced social portfolios.
Agree 100%. And also it's important to keep in mind that people are allowed to change over time. Relationships that you have embraced years ago can rapidly change a decade later. You don't have to stay "committed" or "stuck" to a friendship or relationship. Values and personal experiences can change things and that's okay!
Absolutely, and and and—the reverse is also true. There are people that aren't right for you when you meet them. Some of my close friends were friends that had to grow on me over the course of several encounters/parties/dinners, etc. You never know what's going on in someone's life so be open to receiving people as they are even if the first impression wasn't that great. Right? I think so. I think that sounds right :p
Are there legitimate exceptions to allowing toxic people into your life?
Probably family… because, family.
"But reasons!"
Agree 100%. And also it's important to keep in mind that people are allowed to change over time. Relationships that you have embraced years ago can rapidly change a decade later. You don't have to stay "committed" or "stuck" to a friendship or relationship. Values and personal experiences can change things and that's okay!
Absolutely, and and and—the reverse is also true. There are people that aren't right for you when you meet them. Some of my close friends were friends that had to grow on me over the course of several encounters/parties/dinners, etc. You never know what's going on in someone's life so be open to receiving people as they are even if the first impression wasn't that great. Right? I think so. I think that sounds right :p