There is nothing 'wrong' with extracting yourself from negative personalities. To deal with them, you must (appear) to become negative yourself.

Don't 'fool' yourself.

If they detect your movement to 'humble surrenity' in these episodes, they will use it to their advantage.

Defending yourself in a sociopathic environment is not 'non-humility'...

It is intelligence (in a foundation of humility).

If you find they don't 'extract' themselves out of your sphere of influence (or the action of life does'nt move the out [your Vibration), THEY EAT YOU. (your life energy).

Stay Attentive & Keep On The Watch...

All the very best thru this Run-Up to Change.