My dad says that my expectations of other people are too high, and that's why I'm consistently disappointed when things don't go the way I think they should. I have a hard time just accepting this overly- pessimistic assessment of people, but could never point to a reason as to why it wasn't true or why it shouldn't be that way. "It's just not right. . ." and "Why shouldn't I expect more from people. . ." -- those are pretty weak retorts.
A couple of days ago, I found this quote and realized, that's why my expectations are where they are. I know what I'm willing to do.
What about you?
Totally..I get this w/ the opposite sex. *smh*
ReplyDeleteI think the quote has validity. So, what do you do now? Continue as is, or "try" to change by "not" having expections? Hmmm...
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ReplyDeletei love that quote, my younger sister just helped me with an expectations issue i was having and gave me great advice that reminded me of that quote. i often give more than i get back and well that is just the way i am and i can't assume everyone will be the same.
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