A caustic remark that you recently overheard wasn’t actually about you, like you thought that it was — so do not worry at all about your reputation! It is still as stellar as it deserves to be, especially to those who matter most. Plus, you can’t be friends with everyone, so why even care if you do happen to hear some negative feedback? What’s important is that you are friends with the people who deserve your time. The fact is, some people in your life don’t deserve to be there.

