6 THINGS YOU SHOULD STOP EXPECTING FROM PEOPLE

It’s human nature to have expectations when you are in relationship – romantic or not – but sometimes we have expectations that are not really realistic and this might mean we get hurt at the end.

Below are 6 things you should stop expecting from people

1. STOP EXPECTING PEOPLE TO COME WITHOUT MISTAKES

You shouldn’t expect people to be flawless when you are not flawless. No one is perfect and it’s really wrong to expect perfection from others. Stop belittling people by expecting them to be perfect, you should instead try to show more understanding and encourage them.

2. STOP EXPECTING PEOPLE TO ALWAYS FIGHT YOUR BATTLES

Just because they are your friends is no excuse to expect them to always fight your battles. Your friends also have their own personal battles they are fighting too and it would be so wrong to always expect them to fight your battles. They can help when they can but you shouldn’t always expect them to be there for you all the time. Learn to be brave and fight your own battles.

3. STOP EXPECTING PEOPLE TO HAVE THE SAME OPINION AS YOU

Some people believe their opinions on issues are always the best and people who don’t share the same opinion with them aren’t smart and enlightened. This is totally wrong and unacceptable. Everyone has the right to have their own opinion on issues and that’s what makes everyone unique. Stop looking down on people who have different opinions from yours.

4. STOP EXPECTING PEOPLE TO RECIPROCATE YOUR GOOD

Just because you are nice and you love giving and helping others doesn’t mean you should expect everyone to reciprocate your good deeds. When you help others, always try not to expect anything back from them so you don’t end up disappointed. Learn to give without expecting anything in return.

5. STOP EXPECTING PEOPLE TO KNOW HOW YOU FEEL

You should learn to communicate how you feel instead of expecting everyone around you to know how you feel at all times. It’s really wrong to expect everyone around you to be a mind-reader. Learn to be very clear on what you want and how you feel; you owe yourself and those around you that.

6. STOP EXPECTING PEOPLE’S APPROVAL TO LIVE YOUR LIFE

You live for yourself and you don’t need anyone’s approval to live your life. Stop living your life for others. As long as you are at peace with yourself, you don’t need anyone’s approval to live your life. Stop expecting people’s approval to live your life.