Writers and readers often have uncomfortable relationships.
It all depends on the writer's motivation for writing. If the writer is writing for the reader, then he/she will quickly discover that you can please some of the people some of the time but not everybody.
Most writers have other motivations for writing. They may have an axe to grind, an agenda to further or may write strictly for their own amusement. Others may view the writing process as therapeutic or cathartic. In either case, fans are the icing on the cake and not the cake itself.
If you want a friend, get a dog. Writing for popularities sake just isn't going to do it for you.
If your stories are cheery and everything turns out alright, some critics will say they aren't realistic and are out of touch.
If your story is dark and has mature themes, other critics will say you are endorsing behaviors that are unacceptable.
Your best bet is to write very best story that you can and take the criticism with a grain of salt.