Say NO sometimes

Sometimes you have to say "NO" to people very close to you, even those who love you. They probably do not like it, but they will respect you for it. On the other hand, they will then respect you even more for a "yes". This way, different people will develop a much stronger and honest relationship towards you.

You'll quickly be unhappy if you always try to make everybody happy. By following this,
you know exactly where you stand with others. And be as you are; always be honest and straightforward. This might be tough in some cases, but in the long term, you gain more.