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I've been there, many a time. I could provide examples and go into detail on a great many things I've tried, but at the end of the day what I've learned (the hard way) is short and sweet: Fire your toxic clients. Yesterday.

Take the revenue hit and find another client who is easier to work with, doesn't stress you out, and is collaborative vs. combative.

There are plenty of businesses out there who require help. You can find them with some research and some outreach. But what you cannot get back is time and the stress and anguish that a toxic client brings.

Your life and your health are more important than that, so take the temporary hit and move on. You'll feel -- and be -- better for it.