Do you know someone who you didn't respect at first, only to discover a very admirable quality about them?

My first roommate at college was… somethin’ else. She often annoyed the crap out of me. She was intrusive, loud, inconsiderate, a bit shallow, and quite unintelligent. At some points, I decidedly disliked her. But then I realized some really awesome things about her. She never talked behind anyone’s back. Ever. If she had an issue with you, she had no qualms about discussing it upfront. Made me a little guilty, because I complained about her to my friends all the time. She might not have been too bright, but she had a heart of gold. She was always willing to talk about things, asked after my affairs, totally sweet to everyone. She held me when I got to breaking points, crying hysterically, even let me climb in bed with her once. I judged her at first, but then realized she’s a better person than me in a lot of ways. Have you ever been pleasantly surprised by someone this way?