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> You have someone who says something negative, and you have the choice to listen to it or disregard it. That's a choice

This is just not true about human psychology. Like it is not true at all.

People are affected by what is said about them. And those few unaffected generally tend to have much bigger issues in relationships, because their lack of caring usually makes them into very uncomfortable to be around.



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