𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲…𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚!

The concise saying, “You can’t make everyone happy, you’re not pizza” packs a lot of truth in just a few words. It’s a reminder that trying to please everyone is an exercise in futility – some people will always find something to complain about no matter what you do. Just like pizza is universally enjoyed, there is no one person or thing that everyone will unanimously enjoy or approve of 100% of the time.

We all have diverse tastes, perspectives, and expectations. Attempting to cater to all of them is impossible. If you try too hard to accommodate every single criticism, request, or demand, you’ll drive yourself crazy and likely end up pleasing no one. You have to stay true to your own values and priorities rather than chasing the impossible goal of universal satisfaction.

There will always be critics and contrarians. Not everyone will appreciate your best efforts – and that’s ok. As long as you act with integrity and thoughtful consideration, you can feel confident that you’re doing your best. But you have to make peace with the fact that you simply can’t shape yourself into the perfect people-pleasing pretzel for all.

Your energy is better spent focusing on those who appreciate you as you are. Be the best version of yourself, and let the naysayers be. Just like pizza, you can be amazing while still having a few people pick off the toppings they don’t like.

The bottom line is – you’re not pizza. Don’t bend yourself into an endless knot trying to satisfy every taste. Be your authentic self and find contentment with those who savor exactly that. As life goes on sometimes friendships fall apart, people fall out of love, marriages dissolve and family members choose to become distant. I’ve been in many situations in my life and I still ask myself why do people give up on each other?

When we grow as people we often change and our views and priorities don’t stay the same. People sometimes literally do grow apart from each other, their priorities no longer align and they forget the reasons they enjoyed each other’s company to begin with. There are always two sides to every story and some say that there are reasons relationships, friendship and family ties can’t be fixed or that the bridge is burned.

Sometimes I feel 100 years old inside with all the things I’ve seen and felt. I think back on happy memories with people I was once close to and I still feel the sting of being disregarded like yesterday’s news. I feel I would have swam an ocean for those I know now wouldn’t have jumped a muddy puddle for me.

Relationship between people aren’t perfect, but, from experience I’ve learned anything that comes easy will go easy too. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but don’t let pride get in the way or make hasty decisions. Fight for those that you love. Don’t be afraid to say you’re sorry and if you have to put an end to things agree to disagree and do it on good terms. Remember that you’re not going to make everyone happy and that’s ok.

If you have people in your life that showed up for you when you needed them don’t ever forget to tell them how much you appreciated them. I know I wish I would have heard a simple, “thank you”, many times. Sometimes the unanswered questions will be the ones that cause the most thought.