@wildbill83 I do try not to have expectations, but once in a while it still gets me. 🤷🏼‍♀

@PatKirby I never worry if anyone takes my advice or not. Like you - I see it as being in their court after that, to do as they wish. What gets me are those who disappoint on a deeper emotional level. There are times I honestly can't get passed the unbelievable....and I don't know if I should actually call it cruelty, a lack of respect, or simply stupidity - but in any case, I am working on it. It's the best I can do.

@LadyBronte

I know exactly where you're coming from due to a thirty year friendship going south due to his inability and immaturity to deal properly with a family member's death and so began treats others poorly and disrespectfully without remorse. No small issue he still owes me money and conveniently forgot about it. I personally discovered the reason why over the years his family members treated him the way they did. C'est la vie.

Sounds like you're well prepared and have seen some bumpy rodeos in the past. Your zen is strong. All I can say is patience and communication are key.

@PatKirby I'm sorry about your former friend. That can be a rocky road to traverse. Probably best to write off what he owes you - chances are nothing you say will make a difference.

Yeah, I've seen enough of those bumpy rodeos to last me a life time. Some days my zen is strong. Other days, I can't even spell zen. 😆

@Just4fun I do know what you mean.

@LadyBronte I don’t like it deep down but I continue to be reminded it is the best option

@Just4fun I understand that as well.

@Justmeraeagain Thanks. I've seen that and most of the time that's my attitude. But a few people have honestly slayed me to the point all I can do is wonder if I ever knew them at all

@LadyBronte We still feel what we feel

@Justmeraeagain Unfortunately we do. Those pesky feelings cause too much trouble for me to willing accept or be open to them anymore. 🤷🏼‍♀

@FoxyGoddess I realize that about some, but I have grown cynical the majority will ever be better.

Then they deserve a taste of their own medicine sometimes 😈

Buggers. Lol x@LadyBronte

@FreeLittleBird If only.

lol true

We respond differently 😈😘😌😇@LadyBronte

@BlobbyMcBlobface Sad we feel that way.

@LadyBronte Very and I'm glad I'm not the only one, without wishing you the displeasure of course

@BlobbyMcBlobface I get it.

@Adogslife But that seems to be true in the majority of places.

@LadyBronte Yes, you’re correct. I was just trying to not be 100% cynical 😂

@Adogslife Well, never fear. I'll take up the slack. I am unabashed in showing my cynicism these days. 😂

@Perry1968 👍

@Sutten That they are.

@DancingStarGoddess Good for you.

@scorpiolovedeep Just people you think you know. They often let you know you don't, and never did.

I unerstand.
It happens a lot.


True , good people lie in rare minority.

@LadyBronte

@Thevy29 Sorry.

@hunkalove I've had pretty low expectations for years and somehow people still managed to fall below. These days I rarely associate with anyone and while "no expectations" is the only way to be, I still get caught from time to time, hoping for more.

@Houdini Not everyone our age is kind either. 😒

@LadyBronte well I agree with you about that

@ThirstenHowl No pivots anymore. I just shake my head and keep walking on.

@OogieBoogie Kindness isn't as prevalent as it once was, but it still makes an appearance from time to time.

@LadyBronte its definitely disappearing.

We dont act like a collective any more. Its a 'me', 'me', ' me' world now🫤

@OogieBoogie Unfortunately, you are right. Sometimes even with those we believe we can count on. 💔