After reading mcginity's most recent post...

[xandersgirl]

Today I've been contemplating those in my life (both past and present-tense) who seem to be filled with nothing but bitterness. Every time I see or hear from or of them, all I seem to find is vitriol; they are so consumed by their hatred/bitterness/grudge that they vilify everything and everyone around them. To themselves, they are the eternal

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[mcginitys]

I've been in the same boat and I've done the same. I've had replacements that have come out of the woodwork (I've had better friends then I had ever realized) that have more than filled up those voids. I'm at a comfortable stage now (mostly). I've only really cut out a few that were attached to my former life, and the ones left, I've learned to change the subject. Something gets brought up and I change the subject, or I say "I really don't feel comfortable talking about that anymore".

[xandersgirl]

I totally hear what you're saying - and part of me really wishes I could do that... just kind of keep them on the peripheral. The only ones I seem to be able to do that with successfully are co-workers. Otherwise, I just found myself wondering,'if I'm either a)uncomfortable with, or b)scared to share my true self with this person... do I really want them in my life?'