I agree in choosing the highway simply because I know what I am willing to tolerate in my own life, and often others' ways, especially in those kind of toxic situations, are just not conducive to my best kind of life for me. That being said, others may think my own boundaries are too rigid -- that's fine with me. Other's opinions of me and my boundaries are none of my business, and if those people can't respect or love me enough to stand by me doing what is best for my wellbeing, then those are people I'm willing to let go, with love and peace. (Coming from a highly dysfunctional family of origin, there are those whom I've let go, or disconnected from with love, who've said I'm the family problem for not remaining connected; I see it as not being willing to perpetuate that sick cycle for my children and descendants).