Sometimes you will hold someone in a higher regard than others, perhaps because they are a hero or someone that you respect. Maybe they’ve taken care of you in the past or you just have tremendous appreciation for what they apply themselves to. This can lead to outsized expectations and disappointments when they prove to be mortal and make mistakes. Think of them as someone who, like you, screws up sometimes. It can be painful and sad, but take some time to sit with these feelings and make a careful choice about how to react.
