Has anyone ever told you that your expectations of others are too high?
By OceanZealot
@OceanZealot (484)
United States
May 1, 2009 2:25am CST
Many people have told me this throughout the course of my life. I do expect people to act like civilized human beings, treating other like others want to be treated, be unselfish in times of need, and try not to be ignorant about basic life.
Has anyone ever told you that your expectations are too high? What did you do? Do you think they are right? Should you change?
3 responses
@OceanZealot (484)
• United States
1 May 09
That is good thinking. If you except the mistake of your friends and don't blame them then there will be less sadness in your relationship. I could do without that right now. So I'm thinking you have offered some great advice. It is a bit of a change but it could lead to be more worth while.
I'm just wondering though why some people don't step up to the plate and be the good person that they can.
@OceanZealot (484)
• United States
1 May 09
If you don't mind a straight forward person telling you the truth, and expecting the same in return. I just expect people to be human, with faults, but not out to hurt another to get ahead.
*fwangaa - Don't forget to try and capitalize new sentence. This will give the readers an idea when one thought leads into another. Think of it like a breath in a conversation. Would you be okay with this type of advice?
@jshekhar (1562)
• India
1 May 09
Hello friend,
I have been told this a few times by one of my friends and I think she has been right on most occasions. I consider her a very good and close friend of mine and hence I would expect things that she considers too much. I don't think there is much reason for me to change, though.I mean, I can expect her to call up on my birthday, can't I?
@OceanZealot (484)
• United States
1 May 09
LOL...I agree. Your good true friends will call it like it is, and tell you the truth of who you really are. Even though they have shared this bit of information with me it does not mean that I have to change. Those that are going to stay around me are going to understand that I have high expectations and that's just it. Right...birthday calls and all.
@ebook_freak (1511)
• India
1 May 09
Yes many have told my expectation regarding life is too high. In that cases I ask Lord to support me and strive hard. I have failed in many, but miraculously succeeded in many others.
Anyway, one should not have a very unattainable idea. In those cases, failure is un avoidable.
Regards,
AJ
