Great Expectations

Expectations...we all have them.
A ton of them, actually. We have expectations for our day, for our career, for other people and how they treat us. We expect our significant others to be perfect, we expect our family and friends to always be there for us in every imaginable way; we just desire so much.

At what point is not having your expectations met your fault? For example, you complain that your boyfriend/girlfriend treats you like crap, keeps cheating on you and failing to meet your expectations... but isn't this your fault for continuing to pursue this person and for desperately expecting them to be your Mr. Right? You're repeatedly being hurt, pushed around and treated poorly, but at some point you have to take responsibility for your own outcomes. Give it up and walk away. Take control and don't expect anything from that person. But is that how it's supposed to be? Should I abandon all hope I have in other's just to avoid disappointment?

If you want to have great friends, respect from others, and a full, vibrant life, you have to be willing to do the same. Fulfilled expectations and outcomes work synonymously with your level of energy and input.

I'm growing weary of people wanting the world from you, but never having any intention of returning that same level of commitment and kindness. What gives people the boldness to expect so much of others when the barely hold up to their own standards? If you're not willing to work harder, go deeper, and give it all, then why ask for the same in return? I think people need to start taking more responsibility for disparate outcomes, including myself.

Just a short vent...