Do we often EXPECT too much of others?

by Sister Jean Posted 2012/05/22 19:42:51

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Vision of Verve 2012/05/24 01:13:35
Veritas 2012/05/23 14:31:12

yes

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I've been guilty of this. I had to come to an understanding that people are just people. They live, love and make mistakes. So do I.

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baxter 2012/05/23 11:05:38

yes

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Yes nearly all the time when i go out

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mewycg 2012/05/23 09:12:29

no

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I don't think so, because I see/hear many often project that we're big, powerful creatures, so therefore I say expect more from the humans.

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Jen 2012/05/23 07:38:54

yes

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We probably do. We should always remember that people aren't always going to do what we want. They're not always going to jump through our hoops. In fact, they will rarely do that.

Not an easy thing to remember, but I always try my best to.

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wtw 2012/05/23 04:05:59

yes

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If you set your expectations high you are setting yourself up for a life of misery. I disappoint and well as get disappointed. I am not perfect so why should I expect others to be?

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susan BN-0 2012/05/23 03:26:20

yes

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Yes

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Ira 2012/05/23 02:39:08

yes

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The worst thing that can happen is for someone to not live up to someone elses expectations.

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cjd 2012/05/23 02:21:16

yes

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unfortunately,yes

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PonToki 2012/05/23 01:52:26

yes

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High expectations are a double edged sword. While it does motivate others to better themselves and accomplish more goals, it also tends to put more pressure on people and then they feel inadequate or overwhelmed.

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Solomonster 2012/05/22 23:46:32 (edited)

yes

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Yes...
Is that better?

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Sister ... to Solomon... 2012/05/22 23:52:29

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Solomon... to Sister ... 2012/05/22 23:54:03

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LOL
Yeah, I figured that by the time I was done. But I couldn't just erase it after all that typing.

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Sammi </3 2012/05/22 23:33:45

yes

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well some people do some don't at all but i expect it when i truely need it

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rand 2012/05/22 23:05:12

no

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...but I'm often disappointed, so my high expectations take a toll on me.

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jaydenvdv 2012/05/22 23:01:46

no

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If we had higher expectations of others we would see better results. If you aren't expected to do anything, most people don't do anything. I expect to be treated the way I treat others. I have been told that is to much expectations. But, in my mind, if I can do it, there is no reason others can"t

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Jimbo 2012/05/22 22:39:45

no

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I expect nothing from most adults and I am rarely disappointed.

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Jdogg 2012/05/22 21:49:53

no

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I try not to.

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POWERSHAKER 2012/05/22 21:49:01

yes

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Yep. We sure do. We often expect a lot out of people without looking at our own faults. If you ask me, we all have flaws.

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Sister ... to POWERSH... 2012/05/22 22:59:56

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agree

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Kashee 2012/05/22 21:45:43

yes

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I think we do. I try to be accepting, but at times it's quite difficult.

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Emma's Dilemma 2012/05/22 21:21:54

no

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Not if you're a conservative... Conservatives expect very much from themselves not others.

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KinnUzumaki 2012/05/22 20:57:12

None of the above

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sometimes...

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Sister ... to KinnUzu... 2012/05/22 20:57:46

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agree

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kitkat42 2012/05/22 20:36:24

yes

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I think so, yes. I expect a lot of myself and it runs over into my expectation of others.

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Sister ... to kitkat42 2012/05/22 20:45:57

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agree

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Jack's Pearl 2012/05/22 20:12:23

None of the above

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Sometimes. That's my answer. It's not a black and white question.

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ehrhornp 2012/05/22 20:10:36

no

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At least I don't. Try not to expect too much.

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Joe61 2012/05/22 19:59:57 (edited)

no

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I never expect others to do or give more than can do or give myself.....It is better to have tried and faiedl. Than fail because you never tried.

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Sister Jean 2012/05/22 19:58:13

yes

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we do

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Jan Haskell 2012/05/22 19:55:42

None of the above

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Yes. It's a fine line between expecting too much and letting a person know you have confidence in them.

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Gunner 2012/05/22 19:51:58 (edited)

yes

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1 Of the reasons of fail

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Pat 2012/05/22 19:47:36

None of the above

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I don't think I expect too much of others but it's really an individual thing. I expect that I will see my children on Christmas. But if my daughter can't make it back to visit, I have to understand that. Doesn't mean I'm happy but I understand that it's not a slight to me but her work schedule or the cost of airfare etc. I do expect my family's support, at least moral support in times of trouble. And I would give them support too. The bottom line is that you should be pretty much self sufficient but when someone is in trouble you should step in and help if you can.

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