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===== 1. Remove myself from the power struggle =====
Revenge means the other person still has influence over me. I’d end that by not reacting, not engaging, and not letting their opinion steer my behavior.
# Stay grounded in facts, not emotions
No insults. No proving. No defending.
Just: “I’ve decided this works for me.”
That’s it. Calm certainty is disarming.
# Let consistency do the talking
People often stop pushing when they realize:
* you won’t argue
* you won’t explode
* you won’t chase their approval

Silence plus stability does more than confrontation.
# Invest energy where it actually benefits me
Growth, focus, skills, confidence — those change your position in the long run. Making someone uncomfortable gives a short rush, then costs you later.