Help Me Hera: Why do I only befriend people nobody else can stand?

Dear Hera, “Unhappy-go-lucky” seeks advice on breaking the cycle of forming close friendships with difficult people, leading to a pattern of intense relationships that end in hurt and withdrawal. The writer acknowledges a tendency to attract combative personalities, possibly due to feeling indispensable or in control. Hera suggests recognizing and challenging underlying patterns, questioning if true laidbackness is conflict aversion, and advocating for difficult conversations to address mistreatment before resorting to cutting off contact.

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