I was told not to be mean or picky when I was simply stating an opinion or choosing who I want and didn't want to hang out with. I was told 'At least...' or 'show some sympathy...'and who got burned each time?

It doesn't matter if you are accepting or understanding, LV people will remain LV and it's only a matter of time that you will be dragged down to their level because their energy is so toxic. Workplace, friends, family, doesn't matter. Be alone or be with people who match your standards. It's not about being nice, it's about integrity.

If you're in an unavoidable situation, e.g. workplace, school. It's totally acceptable to remain silent. No is a full sentence and silence is also a full sentence. LV people love and thrive on gossip and dragging people down. In relationships, they will want to learn everything about you then present themselves as your 'dream guy or gal', reel you in then abuse and tear you down slowly. Also, while you're happy to share about yourself, when you ask them questions they will (funnily enough) not answer a lot of the times. Why? Because they lie to everyone they know because they present themselves differently to everyone who they're 'friends' with.

Also, be extra wary of married pickmeishas. They pretend to be your friend but in actuality, they are pretty jealous and insecure. They need to 'be on top' and be revered at by other females. Their husbands tend to be insecure and spend a majority of their time on video games. I was friends with a few of these couples and when I was in my lowest moments, they called me 1. crazy 2. obsessed with the husband.

Bottom line is your feelings and voice matters. Women have been oppressed for centuries because men are fearful and intimidated by the power women have so they turn this power in a way that benefits them. Can you imagine what kind of society we would live in if women were in full power?