We often make the mistake to assume that others (family, friends, acquaintances) would react just like us. That they would go an extra mile for us, the same way we did it or do it for them. That they'll mirror our acts and thus we end up being disappointed. It's a hard lesson to learn but once we do, we feel more empowered.
Absolutely @lymepoet ... I always try to be a decent human being, help when I can, I treat others the way I hope to be treated, it seems like thats just rare these days. And so is decency and its a shame. But yes!! Empowering for sure... now, the only actions I worry about are my own. I know what to expect from myself.