expectations of others

Hey there, so you wanna chat about what we expect from folks, huh? Well, let me tell ya, it’s a real mixed bag, this expectation thing. You think you know how things oughta be, how people should act, but life, well, it throws you curveballs.

You see, it’s like this. You got these ideas in your head, right? Like, if I do this for someone, they should do that for me. Makes sense, doesn’t it? But, lemme tell ya, it don’t always work out that way. People, they ain’t all cut from the same cloth. They got their own ways, their own ideas, and they ain’t always gonna do what you think they should.

Don’t Assume: First thing, don’t go around assumin’ things. Just ’cause you think someone should act a certain way, don’t mean they will. People are different, ya know? What you want ain’t always what they want.
Ask Less: And another thing, don’t ask for too much. You gotta learn to look after yourself. Can’t always be relyin’ on others to make ya happy or give ya what ya need.

Now, I ain’t sayin’ it’s wrong to expect things. We all do it. It’s natural. But when those expectations don’t pan out, it hurts. You get disappointed, maybe even angry. It’s like you’re waitin’ for somethin’ that ain’t never gonna come.

You know what I think? I think we should try givin’ without expectin’ nothin’ back. Yeah, just do good things ’cause you wanna, not ’cause you’re hopin’ someone will do somethin’ for ya later. It’s like plantin’ seeds. You plant ’em and you take care of ’em, but you don’t know for sure if they’ll grow.

And those folks who take and take and don’t give nothin’ back? Well, you gotta distance yourself from them. They’ll just leave ya feelin’ empty and used. It’s hard, I know, but sometimes you gotta let go.

Expectations, they’re all about what we think is gonna happen. We get these ideas in our heads about the future, and we cling to ’em. But life, it’s full of surprises. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. You just gotta roll with it.

Think about it like this: you’re fixin’ a big dinner, right? You’re expectin’ everyone to come and enjoy the food. But then someone cancels, someone else is late, and the food gets cold. It ain’t what you expected, but you still gotta deal with it. You can’t force folks to do what you want.

It’s the same with people. You can’t make ’em be who you want ’em to be. They are who they are. And sometimes, what you expect from them just ain’t realistic.

So, what’s the answer? I reckon it’s about findin’ a balance. It’s okay to have expectations, but don’t let ’em rule your life. Don’t let ’em make ya miserable when things don’t go your way. Be kind, be generous, but don’t expect everyone to be the same.

And remember, happiness comes from within. Don’t go lookin’ for it in other people’s actions. You gotta find it in yourself. Take care of yourself, do what makes you happy, and let others do the same.

Well, that’s my two cents. Expect what you will, but don’t be surprised if life throws ya a curveball or two. Just remember to breathe, adjust, and keep on keepin’ on.