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Why do people expect from someone?
Sometimes, having expectations of others means holding them responsible for our happiness. We condition our happiness to their behaviour, so we become dependent on their reactions. It is essential to realise that we alone are responsible for our happiness, not others.
How do you stop expecting from a closed one?
9 Things You Need to Stop Expecting From Others
- Don’t expect people to agree every time you speak.
- Don’t expect others to acknowledge you when you berate yourself.
- Don’t expect others to respect you when you don’t respect yourself.
- Don’t expect others to tell you what to do when you have no idea what you want.
How do I stop expecting people?
Do you get what you expect in life?
In life we often get what we expect. If we expect something good, it has a way of showing up. If we expect something bad, it too has a way of showing up. It reminds me of a story I heard about a wise clerk who worked at a convenience store in a small town out west.
Do you focus on what other people expect of You?
It’s just that often we focus on what other people expect of us – and therefore how they make us feel as a consequence – but underlying this are our own expectations of ourselves, especially in response to other people’s. Does that make sense? Let’s explore this further to make sure it does………
How do we feel when people don’t live up to our expectations?
We feel shocked, morally indignant, and resentful. Expectations are premeditated resentments. It should be easy to think of examples in your own life where you have felt resentful toward people who did not live up to your expectations. It is certainly easy enough to find examples on the Internet.
Is expecting others to do what you want realistic?
Expecting others to do what is in your interest, but not their interest, is unrealistic. Expecting others to do what is in both of your interests can be realistic. It is difficult to locate the exact origin of the slogan, “Expectations are premeditated resentments.”