I think that is my problem, you are right. I do expect people to act the same way back, at least once in a while. But I also don't understand why that is so bad to expect that either, you know? I obviously know that most times people won't give me the same kind of treatment, but just once in a blue moon isn't asking so much. I know it is not healthy to try pleasing everyone all the time, like you said it is exhausting, I definitely need to work on that.

How do you stop caring what other people think? I'd give anything just to care a little less about that stuff. I'm trying to focus more on me, it's hard though.

What were the names of those books if you don't mind my asking, and would you recommend them?