Dealing with Disrespect: Removing Toxic Individuals from Your Life

You don't need someone who doesn't respect you. The best response to people who don't respect you is: as long as they don't get in your way, don't care about them. They won't encourage your activities or help you become a better person. Get rid of them as soon and quietly as possible. Otherwise, they will pull you down and prevent you from moving toward your goals. As long as they don't hurt you, ignore them. People who don't respect you shouldn't even be allowed close to you. They're not your audience, they're not your pack, they're not your clients. You don't need them at all.