You can't change people.

That is just a fact.

You can definitely have an impact on a person and how they perceive things, but you can't change them.

You can't expect that just because you would treat someone one way, that they would see things exactly the same way.

You can't expect that because you can forgive and forget, that they will.

You can't expect that they will suddenly become the "bigger person" in the situation you are in.

It hurts and you are that person that tries to see both sides, but they don't. They can't even begin to imagine your side. And that's okay.

I have realized over my life that you cannot make someone be part of your life. The right people won't require much effort to be around you. People either like you or they don't. They appreciate you, or they don't. Above all, they either accept you or they don't.

That's just how it is. Black and white. The situation may not be so transparent, but people's beliefs and values are.

If you are trying and attempting to appease them, and that's still not enough, then so be it. They want it that way.

You don't NEED anyone in your life. It's nice to have people in your life, but you don't require their presence in order for you to live a happy life. You have to live with yourself. So, if you are happy with yourself and you can live your life knowing in your conscience that you have done nothing wrong, then that's enough.

People add to your life or they drain your energy. If you feel like that person doesn't make you happy and makes you feel like you need to change who you are, then it's safe to say things aren't at a prime state.

I can't change who I am.

I have so much concern for the other person that sometimes, I forget to think about myself.

In cases like this, it's okay to put yourself first, if you know that you should be where you are right now and be who you are right now. People's opinions and views should not matter.

And that is something I'm still learning.

As long as you're happy with yourself, then that's all you need. The world will gravitate what you put into the world, back in some way.

Just because someone doesn't treat you right, accept you, or appreciate you- doesn't mean you should stop being who you are. If you are a kind person, don't let a world filled with evil increase the level of evil. We have enough people that have let hurt destroy the good in them.

Let's show the world that being good is not a weakness, but something that helps us move forward. We don't need that negative energy, we just need to keep our heads held high and keep going.

Most importantly keep giving, even when you're not getting.