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Is there someone who brings out the best in you?  How about the worst? 

There is a person in my life who drives me nuts.  We’ll get along for a while, but something will set her off, then BAM—she verbally jabs, berates & argues. Sometimes I take the bait & respond, & boy, it can escalate quickly. 

I try to get along with everyone. This kind of conflict doesn’t happen with my family ‍‍‍, friends  or colleagues. It just happens with this one person.  A few weeks ago there was another incident & I felt like it was the last straw. 

On the other hand, there are people who bring out my best.  One of them is my sister. ‍♀️ Throughout my adult life & especially during the pandemic, I’ve been grateful to have such a great friend, therapist & supporter all rolled into one person.  I wasn’t the nicest sister when we were kids, but as I grew up I realized how lucky I am &got better. 

When someone brings out your best, they believe in you. They’re not judgmental. ‍⚖️ They’re not critical.  They don’t compete with you & genuinely want what’s best for you.  They’re on your team.  Don’t we all need that?

The person who brings out my worst, makes me dislike myself AND the person.  I hate that she knows how to push my buttons.  My solution is to limit communications & only make contact if essential. Time & space helps. ⏳

Is there a toxic person in your life?  What’s your best remedy? And who is the person who brings out your best? 
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PHOTOS: My brother gave me tickets to Herbie Hancock  at the #ParamountTheatre #downtownSeattle. @jenniferannegood & I had great seats & enjoyed the show. I shot some photos & before the encore we walked down to the main floor by the #soundengineer. I was shooting a photo when a security guard told me, “No pictures.”  I had what I needed in my #GooglePixel  #jazzbaby #herbiehancock #headhunters #jazzfunk #livemusicphoto #pixelperfect
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. (at Paramount Theatre)
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