"People change all the time, no no no—every second! Sometimes, we pour our time and effort into them, bending over backwards for their sake. But why? Because we need them for mental support, and yeah, we just want them around, right? Yet, sometimes these very people don’t see our efforts, and instead, they hate on us. Ouch. Here’s the kicker: from my experience, the first lesson is this—stop expecting everyone to respond the way you’d like or even appreciate your efforts. Instead, wait. Breathe. And remember: just because you're watering a plant doesn’t mean it won’t act like a cactus!"