Unrealistic expectations are everywhere. We put them on ourselves and others and most of the time we fail to meet them. When we fail to meet those expectations resentment bubbles up and that's when the trouble comes. Of course when we place those expectations on other people we think that they are totally reasonable, otherwise we hopefully wouldn't have given them. In my case I have high expectations for my significant other because I hold them in high regards. I see them as able to do anything. Just like Superman they are able to leap tall buildings in a single bound and rescue me when I fall but as we know our mates aren't Superman they are mere humans that can't always perform on such a high level.Today's Dare: Eliminate the poison of unrealistic expectations in your home. Think of one area where your spouse has told you you're expecting too much and tell them you're sorry for being so hard on them about it. Promise them you'll seek to understand and assure them of your unconditional love.
We need to be able to extend them grace, compassion and patience when they fail to meet those expectations and just like yesterday, we need to ask forgiveness when our expectations exceed their capabilities. Let your spouse know that your love for them doesn't depend on their performance.
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