Just Leave Me Out Of It

Don’t you hate it when someone tries to involve you in their mess, pettiness or drama? We’ve all been there, haven’t we? There you are minding your own business, not bothering anybody and all of a sudden you hear your name being inserted into their conversation. No ma’am, no sir. Don’t do that because I’ll play clueless in a minute. Huh? Whatchu say? I’m sorry, I ain’t hear you? Say that again?

Are you really trying to insert me into your drama? Stop it.

There have been times when I have gotten up mid-conversation, grabbed my purse and walked out without saying a single word. Why? Because I ain’t got time for their problems when I got problems of my own. That’s their issue, not mine so why burden me with it? I don’t know why they added my name to the mix because I was not about to take sides. Adding to that, I was not about to sit there and argue with them. I came here in peace, and I want to leave here in peace.

In case you haven’t already noticed, I believe in protecting my peace. If anything threatens it, I will remove myself expeditiously! There is nothing wrong with protecting your peace or personal space because that is something you and I have control of. I don’t like to feel stressed or pressed because life is too short. Now if you want some tactful, respectful, level-headed advice, I can provide you with that. But if all you want to do is argue, fuss or cause a ruckus, please do me a favor and just leave me out of it. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.

🫠-Anita