Accept people as they are. This so much easier said than done.
I have spent a large majority of my adult life waiting for someone to “get it” or to see what I see. I have talked circles explaining why, setting boundaries, defining limits, and hoping for change.
After I spend years and exhaust myself, I remember… change is really hard and I am not the boss of all of the people.
I am only the boss of myself (and even that only happens some of the time).
All I can do is decide to accept the people as they are, which isn’t always the same as who they tell me they are, and adjust my plans accordingly.