Ever since I've come to the realization that I cannot control what other people do, think or believe, my expectations have adjusted themselves quite nicely. In other words, it's no longer a priority, people have to make their own mistakes. Life is too short to worry about the small fry.

If pressed I remind myself it's not my duty to convince them of something - it's my duty to tell them. They have to take the football from there into the end zone by themselves. Try it, you'll sleep better.

I learned a long time ago to never set high expectations for anyone, you'll spend a lot less time being disappointed/let down. I prefer to start low and be surprised by their effort than start high and be annoyed by it...🤔

Also, try to avoid putting yourself in a position where your success/accomplishment is reliant on someone elses...

I feel this sentiment for sure !!!! Much more often in the last few years

I don't know if this is helpful, it was for me
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I am forever disappointed by people and their behaviors, beliefs and ideologies. I won't lower my expectations though. They know better and know to be better.

Yes

But I’m sure the feelings been mutual from someone at some point which I’m not above leaning from.

It’s the relentless resentment that I can’t nor will ever relate to.

That and people who entrap others who love them unconditionally.

That is just insidious bs I want zero part.

Only Losers play that way.

I play fair.

No, I'm too busy being disappointed with myself.

I think I need to lower the bar too

Not on here.

People are full of surprises.

not anymore honestly.

What happened?
Who did / said what?

Uh oh .. doesn't sound good

Expect nothing and you won't be disappointed.

whiplash from 180 degree pivots?
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