Some people thrive on back-and-forth. They want the reaction. The escalation. The emotional volley. I used to think staying calm meant I wasn’t defending myself. Now? I don’t debate patterns. I document them. I don’t argue. I archive. When you’re dealing with someone who rewrites conversations, denies what they said, or thrives on conflict — arguing only feeds the cycle. Documentation breaks it. Silence can feel weak in the moment. But structure wins long-term. Receipts age better than reactions