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How do expectations affect relationships?
Studies show that it’s actually good to have high expectations when it comes to your relationship. It’s healthy to have expectations of respect, affection, intimacy, time together, etc. Being in a healthy relationship means you are getting your needs met by a person you love and trust.
What happens when expectations are too high?
Psychological issues connected to high expectations low self-esteem (failing at what you expect confirms your low beliefs of yourself) fear of failure (which can lead to setting yourself up to fail, unconsciously proving your fear valid) fear of change (if I focus on things going the way I want they won’t change)
Do unmet romantic expectations affect relationships?
The results showed that people with unmet romantic expectations relative to an ideal partner, and especially relative to a possible alternative partner, were less likely to be invested in their relationships, disagreeing with statements such as “I have put a great deal into our relationship that I would lose if the relationship were to end.”
What are the expectations of a good relationship?
In a good enough relationship, people have high expectations for how they’re treated. They expect to be treated with kindness, love, affection, and respect. They do not tolerate emotional or physical abuse.
What do people expect when they enter into relationships?
As you can imagine, people’s expectations vary. Some enter relationships expecting a lot of independence; others expect little time alone. These expectations are likely reflected by people’s attachmentstyles, views of self, and views of others.
What’s the danger in being a romantic relationship?
So, the danger lies not in being a romantic, but in holding onto romantic ideals that your partner can’t meet. Gwendolyn Seidman, Ph.D., is an associate professor of psychology at Albright College who studies relationships and cyberpsychology.