QUOTE : An educational strategy to help you maintain your clear boundaries is the JADE technique. JADE is an acronym and it stands for: <br /><br />J = Justify: Don’t try to justify yourself to toxic people. It’s unproductive. <br /><br />A = Argue: Do not waste your energy arguing with toxic people. <br /><br />D = Defend: Don’t waste your breath trying to defend yourself to those who don’t care.<br /><br />E = Explain: Never explain yourself, especially to those who discredit you. <br /><br />The goal of the JADE technique is to take back your power. To stand up for yourself without needing to defend or explain yourself. It’s essential to not engage in this ridiculous mind-game with abusive people.