From observing other people (I consider myself to be the least important person on the planet): It is usually the self that matters the most until you become pa

From observing other people (I consider myself to be the least important person on the planet): It is usually the self that matters the most until you become part of a family. At that point: Some people mature into people who put their family first. A lot more people mature into people who put their family last. The latter never achieve inner happiness.