I’m not advocating kicking people out of your life if they make a mistake. However, if someone shows a pattern of abuse, you need to have strong personal boundaries. How are you going to bless lives, mourn with those who mourn, or find joy in life if someone is continually shredding your self-esteem? Even if they “can’t help it” or it’s “just how they are”, they either get help or you have to go your separate ways. You have the right to expect everyone (your date, your roommate, friends, family members, your in-laws, your spouse) to treat you with respect. You need to be your best self to help all those you hope to help, so be brave in defending your confidence.