Surrounded by Jerks? Try The “Let Them” Philosophy.

Like a lot of people, making friends can be hard. And I tend to be a sensitive, introverted person. So when I get rejected, it’s honestly hard.

I have tried to work on letting go and being more laid back. But I’m more of a Type A person than I realized.

So I recently decided to try a new approach. It’s called the “Let Them” philosophy.

Mel Robbins has a very clear message on how to find out people’s true intentions- and keep your peace in the process.

Someone I’ll call B. is marrying into my extended family. I had tried to become friends with her. First, I asked her out for lunch, I tried to get to know her, but to no avail. She was just not interested.

I hadn’t done anything to her, there was no reason for her not to like me. But she just wasn’t going to give me a chance.

I tried to plan a party with her for a senior member of the family but she wouldn’t respond. My texts and Facebook messages just went unanswered for weeks. As she is someone who works online 40 hours…