Mental rent

I've been told, if you keep negative people in your life; charge them mental rent.  That means to keep putting up with their negativity, make them pay you; since they usually don't part with their money; it's a safe bet they'll leave quickly!  An that's part of the reason my circle of friends and loved ones; is incredibly small.  Because not surprising; I'm not liked or loved by many; but at least they are genuine friends and loved ones.  An something else I've got a lot of people that are like that, because I'd rather have it straight up; then sugar coating it and beating around the bush.  Anyway I'm not ranting or anything just putting that out there; a little food for thought...