When I was younger I spent a lot of time harping on every single time someone slighted me and how I would show them up.

Since then, I've learned a more effective way at dealing with conflict.

It is this:

No, you don't have to respect me but if you don't, I will remove you from being able to disrespect me.

Full stop. First time. What you allow, continues. I won't allow that.

You get one chance.

If you've asked me to help you and you abuse that help, I will drop you.

I don't need you. You need me. Why you asked for my help.

I will walk.

And have left people speaking at me midsentence.

It's awkward because most ppl get away with this crap bc no one made them feel bad about the bad way they were behaving.

I'm great at making ppl who abuse me, regret that course of action.

And it's very effective.

I've worked with ppl who screamed at me that I'd never work again and laughed at them as I walked away.

Go ahead. Scream.

I will bide my time and replace you.

Sometimes replacing them means you walking away.

Don't ever be afraid to stand up for you.

And make those who had NO PROBLEM making you feel bad, feel bad in return.

Deny them any power.

You aren't their doormat.