Trying to change how another person thinks or acts is a total waste of time unless you are dealing with a young child. During a child's formative years, you have some influence over how they think and behave, but that window is small.
When you think of the political scene in this country today you realize just how locked in people are in their beliefs, right or wrong. Being open-minded is a thing of the past.
Rather than trying to change another, it is best to be introspective and realize that we could all be and do things better. Coming to grips with our own shortcomings is hard enough, never mind pointing out someone else's need to change.
We all have flaws so concentrate on making yourself a better person.
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