Can You Be Happy Being Disliked?

I am currently reading a book called the courage to be disliked, by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, and one line really hit me "Courage to be happy is the courage to be dislike ". As a recovering people pleaser this statement really ran true, If I'm to be my genuine self im not going to be everyone's cup of tea and that's OK. It doesn't take away the positive qualities a personal person can have, kindness, generous and caring etc. It's about having boundaries!

It took me a few days to fully take this on board. Just as I had fully accepted this the universe did what it does and gave me a test that came in the form of a friend who had not replied to my messages for a couple of weeks. I decided to check if they were okay and also ask if I had done something wrong. The response came that I hadn't upset them however the vibe was not right for where they currently were in their lives. Now normally this would have sent me in to a spiral of self doubt and worry but taking the words from this book to heart I accepted their boundaries,wished them well and left the door open if things change. It's funny how the universe works.

I'd love to know how you feel about this statment? What moments have you found have really shifted your perspective? Let's talk it.