I think it is simple.  I always encourage people to walk in the shoes of the other person that aggravates them.  Try to look at them with compassion and breath deeply.   It is impossible to think clearly when you are holding your breath.   Yes! it is possible to forget to breath.  I also tell them that, if it is just to energy draining and painful to interact with a person, then it is better for both parts to keep distance.  One can always bless and love those who just hurt us too much from a distance. 

So, I get the dreaded question again:  But where do you get your protein from?  If I got paid for everytime people ask me that I would be rich.  Well to make matters easier I am planning on making a list to carry with me with all the vegetarian and vegan alternatives that are excellent sources of protein.  I have to confess that I enjoy the puzzled or annoyed look on some people's faces!