Throughout my adult life, I have allowed myself to be bullied. We can call it by another name but that is what it is.  Wanting to do or not do certain things, ignoring my instincts because of what certain people will say.  Having it come back and bite me in the butt.  Always. Why should it matter or why should I care?   I am not meak but I know they will have something to say. I do not care if not everyone likes me or what I do, I just don't want to have a conversation about it.  As long as I am not hurting anyone and I am not, I don't see why I should be questioned.  Why do certain people feel the need to tell me and others what to do and why do we let them?  Is it because we are too well brought up to say 'mind your own damn business'?  I suppose I could try 'mind your own damn business......please'!