the key to happiness
I think I've figured it out. Instead of wasting my time being angry at someone, I'm just going to lower my expectations of that person. Soon, I'll expect it. And it's hard to get angry when someone acts exactly as you expect them to.
Of course, it'd be nice if people weren't assholes. It'd be nice if people didn't say mean things with the sole purpose of getting under your skin, or maybe always wanting more from you, or always pressuring you to do something you're not comfortable with. But if you expect them to do these things, it lessens the anger when they act in true form.
I'm slowly losing all hope that there is any man out there who could honestly set himself apart. But, if you're out there and you're reading this... I have high expectations for you. And there's nothing wrong with that. :)