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Topic: Why do such a large number of people...
Marley's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:35 PM
...set their expections so high? And then they become disappointed and perhaps angry if their wishes aren't quite granted.

talldub's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:38 PM

...set their expections so high? And then they become disappointed and perhaps angry if their wishes aren't quite granted.

because hope is a powerful state of mind, it can drive people on to do things that they normally don't, they build it up in their minds and when sometimes it doesn't work out they deal with it almost like a sense of loss.

Totage's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:40 PM

...set their expections so high? And then they become disappointed and perhaps angry if their wishes aren't quite granted.


I've got high hopes
I've got high hopes

alicat4213's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:41 PM
Edited by alicat4213 on Mon 09/22/08 03:43 PM
I always have high expectations because I dont think I deserve anything less than that

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Mon 09/22/08 03:44 PM
Having high expectations is fine. You also need a thick skin when things don't go exactly as planned.

FETTS61's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:46 PM
ARE YOU SAYING WE SHOULD LOWER OUR STANDARDS??what

PATSFAN's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:46 PM
People want what they want

cottonelle's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:47 PM
Edited by cottonelle on Mon 09/22/08 03:48 PM
its called challenging yourself to get the best you can for yourself, if you dont succeed then atleast you tried

set low expections and you get what you deserve, and settle for what you can get

Lily0923's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:48 PM

...set their expections so high? And then they become disappointed and perhaps angry if their wishes aren't quite granted.


because they are afraid of sucess, and if they set them high, they will never succeed.

Lily0923's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:50 PM
Set your goals high, and your expectations low, but don't compromise your standards.

PATSFAN's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:51 PM
Expect nothing & you won't be disappointed:tongue:

MirrorMirror's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:52 PM

...set their expections so high? And then they become disappointed and perhaps angry if their wishes aren't quite granted.
:smile: People are strange..........

Marley's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:53 PM


...set their expections so high? And then they become disappointed and perhaps angry if their wishes aren't quite granted.
:smile: People are strange..........


Indeed.

no photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:55 PM

Set your goals high, and your expectations low, but don't compromise your standards.


^^ Brilliantly stated! drinker

For me, I learned many moons ago to keep my expectations low and my acceptance high.

With this mindset, I certainly do not compromise my standards...but, who the heck am *I* to "expect" someone to live up to them?

I simply let folks consistantly show me over time who they are...and when they do, I believe AND accept them. This in no manner means I have to continue to engage/interact with them tho.

"CHOICE" is a beautiful thing! :wink:

ljcc1964's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:57 PM
I don't care what you say! I'm going to hold my breath until ALL my ridiculous demands are met!!!laugh

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Mon 09/22/08 03:58 PM


...set their expections so high? And then they become disappointed and perhaps angry if their wishes aren't quite granted.


I've got high hopes
I've got high hopes

Oops there goes another rubber tree plant laugh

TheShadow's photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:59 PM

I always have high expectations because I dont think I deserve anything less than that


Nuthing wrong in wanting someone or somthing that you feel is right for you. But knowing this is the net and anyone can be anthing they want on here. Is that expectations really going to help? Just a question:smile:

I and i'm sure alot of people o this site have seen where a few do have them high expectations and latter found them wounder what what happen when things didn't work out the way they thought it should. Yes, i been there, but i chose not to do it again if i can help it.

no photo
Mon 09/22/08 03:59 PM

...set their expections so high? And then they become disappointed and perhaps angry if their wishes aren't quite granted.


They don't understand the concept of "realistic."

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Mon 09/22/08 04:02 PM
I set my expectations low because I didn't think I deserved better. I ended up depressed and stressed for a decade.

I may be alone the rest of my life, but I'll be damned if I settle again. I deserve the One.

alicat4213's photo
Mon 09/22/08 04:06 PM

I set my expectations low because I didn't think I deserved better. I ended up depressed and stressed for a decade.

I may be alone the rest of my life, but I'll be damned if I settle again. I deserve the One.


Amen girldrinker drinker

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