I wouldn't expect anything!

Sadly, this is so true for me. I was (and to a certain extent, still am) in love with this guy I'll call Stan. Stan and I dated (or whatever you want to call it) for nearly seven years. I was passionately in love with him, and have done nearly anything for him. But he let me down during some of the most important events in my life that I began to be discouraged. Why wasn't I good enough for him?!?! Why did I have to suffer night after night alone?!?! That indifference broke my heart, and nearly broke my spirit. I finally resolved to end it when he stopped calling. It hurt bad, really bad the first month. As time has gone on (nearly seven months) I've hurt less. I'd prolly be fine if he (or some other a$$) hadn't invited me to his band's show next Friday--it just stirred things up. But I've not been able to count on anyone since 2008, back when my dad was alive. I moved too far away from my friends, and generally no one can help me when I need it. Now if I can't do it myself, it doesn't get done!

the expectations from anyone if broken they hurt us and we can lose the confidence in life too if expectations are too high .we should do our work without making any expectations . if this for friend ,for study or anything we should be responsible and should not expect if we fail it can hurt us

Yes, I think that's true and I certainly have experienced that myself. I have tried to be kind by offering help to friends and colleagues and there were times when they mentioned that they would do something and they failed to deliver! As you say, this just leads to hurt and I have come to the conclusion that it's best not to get your hopes up in relation to having someone deliver on their promise to you. I don't think this is the same for everyone as I'm sure that there are some pretty decent individuals out there! It's definitely a tough one and I think it all relates to trust. I have a very good friend who I have known for years and I know that I can rely on this friend when they make a promise to do something. Such is life! Andrew

I agree with you bunso! But sometimes I can't help expecting things,lol! I just usually prepare myself for whatever worst might happen,haha! See yah bunso!

That's true!!! Better not to expect things in return or you will get hurt. Just do what they expect from you and don't expect anything in return from them.

Hi Edsss, very well said. If we get anything,it is welcome but we should not expect such a thing which is not achievable.

That is correct. When we do not expect anything from anyone, the less we are to feel disappointed about this.

Hello edss good day..I agree with you 101%. In fact I was a victim of that so many times - where in you would be promised and then it turned out to nothing especially to our best friends. Expectations lead to frustrations.... Mobhomeir here..

Very pessimistic. I prefer my own version: "Plan for the worst, hope for the best."

There's nothing wrong with having expectations. Wejust have to be sure they are reasonable and within reach. if they are not, we only brin on that disappointment that is coming sooner.

There is an old saying that expectations are the root cause of disappointment and there was a saint who asked to give expectations and desire from our life. But I think to live here and being practical, it could be difficult. However, as you said, there are few people who don't expect anything from anyone and don't offer anything to others as well. If we think naturally, we are abide to expect something or other from others as we all are part of a society and we cannot live without expecting anything from others. Thank-s

My mom always says that too. Though I really feel it to be true, I can't help but expect at times. Whenever mom comes home, I expect her to bring me something, even if it's small coz she usually does. But sometimes when she doesn't, it really makes me mad lol

This is so true. I really believe on this quote. Dissappointment from expectation is very stressful. It may also lead to depression depending on what extent. Well just try not to expect whenever possible thats all i can say.