[ChrisMarshallNY]

I've learned to keep some relationships at arm's length.

It's a long story, but I have spent my entire adult life, dealing with some of the most dangerous, doesn't-play-well-with-others people on earth. I'm proud to call some of them friends, and have learned to politely avoid getting too entangled with the drama of others.

I've learned that I'm responsible for enforcing my own boundaries, and that I don't need to use nukes. Often a simple "No, I'm not going to do that, but I will do this..." is sufficient.