I came across some wise words and some funny pictures that can be helpful when dealing with people who emanate bad vibes... I think all of us have wasted time and energy trying to accommodate intolerant, stubborn or simply annoying people who won't change. It's funny how we can be very fastidious clearing overflowing cupboards, but we tend to neglect our emotional "cupboards." It's not always possible to distance ourselves completely from difficult people, of course. They may be a relative or a co-worker, but it's ok to click on a mental "ignore" button...