Expectations from Love and relationship

The expectations have changed a lot over the years. Love, family and self-expectations have changed a lot over the years as well. This is due to the fact that people became more independent, in relationships we are becoming more open to be polyamorous, we want some one who can provide us stability and harmony.

-When thinking about expectations, we have to face many questions.

What are your expectations for the love of your life?

How do you define a healthy relationship?

Which family type suits you best?

Which self-image do you have?

All these are not just questions, these are very deeply related to our life. Everyone has expectations for their potential partner. We want them to be our perfect match, be a good parent, and have a fulfilling career. So when our expectations aren't met, it's natural for us to feel disappointed.

We need to find what we are expecting and see if we are holding our partner responsible for those things. If so, then there is an opportunity to adjust those expectations - that way we can both feel satisfied in the relationship.

Some of our expectations are rigid and don't allow for change. Relationship is an example of this. When a relationship turns sour, it can be hard to let go of hope and move on.

What we expect in love and relationships is a major factor which determines how long the relationship lasts. For example, if you're expecting marriage after dating for three months, chances are your relationship won't last very long.

Because in my opinion, knowing someone for only three months is too short a time for such a big decision in life like marriage. It is also true that if the understanding between two people is good then the relationship can be long term or lifelong but it is really very difficult that it will happen in your life too. Love and relationships are hard. And the expectations from different events in our lives can make it even more difficult to find happiness.

In relationships, we often let down our guard to love. That is because we see relationships as a place where we need to be the best version of ourselves. We think that we have to be perfect and meet all expectations. Yet, that is not what a relationship should be like at all.

We have no expectations when it comes to self-love, but in the society today, people are very much praised for loving themselves first - before they can love others. People are expected to put their needs first and care about themselves before anyone else. That might sound ironic considering that many people feel bad about themselves and they struggle with self-love on a daily basis. Nonetheless, people have these expectations of themselves when it comes to self-love and this sets them up for failure from the very beginning.

Love is one of the most powerful forces in our lives and it is important for us to see what kind of expectatcertains it bring us into the relationship with ourselves?

Expectations are not just limited to our relationships, but they are also what we expect from ourselves. We have an expectation that we will grow up and get married and have children and live a happy life.

No one can predict the future, but one thing is for certain- expectations will always be a part of life.

*Original Content By @sj0820