What would you do if people constantly disappoint you?

Question

Does anyone else feel you sometimes can't win with people? I don't know how to deal with others any more, I am so tired of certain people, you help them out and they take advantage are inconsiderate and uncaring and they take advantage because they think they can, this constantly happens to me, I gave this "friend" some business & took a bigger part of the profit, not only that but talked bad about me w/another business associate & gave him his business card, (I only helped him because he is pretty ill) but I am very upset, things like this are making me act so weird, I don't go out, & have no life, I don't know what to do. I care for that man in a different way, he has feelings for me too, but doesn't act right. What would you do? (I'm really frustrated and look unhappy more often than I'd like to)

Answer 1

Someone once told me...expect nothing from people and never be let down. People can only take advantage of you if you allow them to. Stand up for yourself. There are alot of people who will hurt others to improve their situation. Just know you're better than that and never sink to their level. I know it's easier said than done, but try to not allow their actions to bother you. Be strong and for goodness sakes, get out and have some fun. Life is too short to sit at home because you're afraid of people doing you wrong. Be strong and smile!!! That makes people wonder what you're up to:)

Answer 2

This problem affects us chronically. I also have these feelings every now and then and maybe this happens because of us...because of our spectations. Maybe they are too high; maybe we hope too much from people, from the world in terms of giving back parts of what we usually give. Maybe we should come to terms with ourselves in order to face the world around us more pragmatically and to face the fact that the human being (including us) is imperfect so we should be more alert, more practical in order not to be fooled and deceived. But this should happen naturally and we must be aware no to transform ourselves in bad or cold people. Unfortunately there are people who take advantages in our good intentions. For these I hope to have the capacity to promptly react and stop. But I also hope to not be disguised by myself and not be over demanding.... Life is a fragile balance between happiness and sadness and we should keep in mind that nothing is definitive. Let us not lost hope and always be prepared to the future with confidence...There is lot of bad people outside. Hope you don’t lock yourself to the few good souls that are trying their best in life. Anyway, anyhow we must keep the faith

Answer 3

If people hurt you and take advantage of you all the time, then don't be around them. Because then they can't hurt you and if you continue to hang around people that will upset you, you're only hurting yourself.