Reply #84: Two words. Reverse psychology. [View All]

[DarbyUSMC]

Go on about your life with the attitude "tough cookies, family" you lose.
Make no further overtures toward those who are shunning you.
Depend on friends, not family for social interaction.

That isn't the way you feel, but that is what you need to project.

In order to do this, it would be a good idea not to pour your heart out to the members or fringe members of your family. Believe in yourself and the truth of the life you want to live.


You can't be a floor mat unless you lie down and let people walk all over you. They are holding the bait they think you want (their "love" and approval) to keep you under their thumbs, which is more than ridiculous.