I struggle between being too-cynical and too foolishly trusting...

I still think there *are* toxic and malicious people out there, who are best avoided if possible.

But I still think it's best for me & everyone else if I refrain from judgement or attempts at controlling.

If nothing else, if I don't get into ego-contests or struggles for control with the toxic people, they'll get bored and go away. Right? Hopefully, anyway....