This episode breaks down a hard truth: most frustration comes from expecting others to think, react, and handle situations the way you would. I share a personal experience that forced me to see how projecting my values, boundaries, and standards onto someone else was creating unnecessary tension. Even now, when this situation comes up, I still have to pause and remind myself: I am not them. I haven’t lived their life, made their choices, or learned how they learned to survive certain situations. Catching myself in that moment stops me from slipping into judgment and brings me back to responsibility for my own reactions. We talk about responsibility versus control, respecting autonomy without excusing disrespect, and how to hold your own standards without forcing them on anyone else. Short, grounded, honest, and practical, this is about dropping expectations and protecting your peace