"you don't ever have to feel guilty about removing toxic people from your life. it doesn't matter whether someone is a relative, romantic interest, employer, childhood friend, or a new acquaintance - you don't have to make room for people who cause you pain or make you feel small. it's one thing if a person owns up to their behavior and makes an effort to change. but if a person disregards your feelings, ignores your boundaries, and continues to treat you in a harmful way, they need to go." -daniell koepke