Like a lot of advice though, you might’t apply this suggestion to every single situation.

Sometimes, there’s actually no benefit to being the bigger person, and that’s okay.

New York-based psychotherapist Rev.

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So, when should you go this route?

Can you understand where they’re coming from?

Can you empathize with them and leave it be?

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Sometimes you might, and sometimes you might’t.

In that case, it’s totally fine if you don’t respond like a saint.

it’s possible for you to also just remove yourself from a situation without totally solving it.

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If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work.

What response will most benefit you right now?

Sometimes it’s taking the high road, and sometimes it’s expressing your hurt and/or leaving.