"It's OK to walk, it's OK to choose" says Bill Caskey in discussion with Bryan Neale about interaction with difficult customer in this episode of Advanced Selling Podcast:
https://advancedsellingpodcast.com/episode-626-should-we-be-choosey/ I think this can be extended to many uncomfortable interactions - it is OK to choose from different work opportunities or hobbies and walk away on things. Life is short, so no need to waste time on interactions that eat up your energy. Do you agree?