I read a quote once that said "People will treat you the way you allow them to treat you." I didn't really understand it until I had to deal with coworkers that were terds. The power of the word "NO" is underrated...and cutting people out of your life that don't treat you with respect or respect you seems difficult until their power over you is gone. Liberating! I'm an easy going person and people mistake my easy going nature and friendly kindness for weakness. I'm not a tough guy, but like you I just cut those type of people out of my life.

First Duff is on me if we ever meet up at a show somewhere.