We've all had people walk in and out of our lives. Some we didn't mind as much, others hurt intensely. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason which means people come in and out of your life for a reason. "Just because they look good doesn't mean they are good... even spoiled milk is white."

1. Everyone you meet isn't going to like you.

People think that everyone should like them but that's not reality. You may not have done anything to them, maybe your personalities clash. Whatever the reason, there's always going to be someone who doesn't like you or who is against you.

2. Your "friends" aren't always your friends.

People are mean. Plain and simple. It's so hard to separate true friends from the others because people have a way of tricking you into thinking they're down for you, but when you're at your lowest, they're no where to be found. They only want to be around when you're succeeding. You don't lose friends, you just realize they weren't ever really one in the first place.So, don't confuse the two.

3. Once they stop talking to you, they start talking about you.

It's usually the ones that were the closest to you that have the most negative things to say.

4. Distance yourself

Sometimes, you just need to distance yourself from people. If they care, they'll notice. If they don't, you know where you stand. Some people forget about you until they want something from you.

5.Less is more

The older we get, the smaller our close friend group becomes. I would rather have 1 true friend than a huge group of people who don't truly care about me.

Don't waste time and energy putting your all into someone who doesn't put any in return!!!!! I struggle with this SO much. But at the end of the day you end up hurt and they couldn't care less. Focus on you and don't let people bring you down! Cut the negative out. If they're not benefiting your life in a positive way, they aren't meant for this time in your life.

"Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company" - Booker T. Washington