And what of the "intentional asshole?" Do you forgive him? Do you ignore him? Shun him? Laugh at him? Walk away? Or do you call him out? Challenge him?
Time is short. No time for assholes. So I guess you walk away, and close the circle. One less person to care for, one less person to spend time with...
And they say what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. That sounds good. So you are little stronger, and a little lonelier too, but the less time spent with assholes is probably a good thing.