You should never be expected to be the bigger person when you didn't create the discomfort in the first place. Too many people cause the chaos, cross the line, then want you to swallow your feelings just to keep the peace. Nah. Accountability matters. Being mature doesn't mean accepting disrespect or cleaning up messes you didn't make. Sometimes protecting your peace means standing firm and letting folks sit in the consequences of what they caused.
Cutting people off for how they view you is actually incredibly valid. I have no dealings with people who view everything I say or do through a negative lens. Thatโs a huge waste of time.
Performative people care about perception and their reputation. Authentic people care about TRUTH. And the truth don't change because you don't like it.