In today’s world of Amazon Prime, apps that provide everything from recommendations to immediate rides to precise wardrobe suggestions, instant gratification is an expectation. People are not programs; changing behaviors, perceptions, and expectations take time.

Why? Because the patterns we develop around personal engagement are deep within the core of everyone. Whether you’ve known someone for five minutes or years doesn't matter. It’s about them. Your desire to resolve conflict, make someone feel better, or right some perceived wrong cannot undo patterns, personality, and preferences.

Offer yourself and them the time to unwind, whatever the issue is. You’ll be glad you did.