Live on Surprise

Life cannot, and will not live on expectations. Yet, we expect - from our relationships, job, and importantly our own selves. When we cannot come up to our own measure of expectations, we are unhappy. Often, we expect others to treat us the same way we want them to respond. We tend to put an interpersonal relationship on a pedestral expecting the 'world' from them. Of course, nine out of ten it cannot deliver. We feel betrayed and resentful. Where is it written that others should act the way we want?
Having realistic expectations from others involves the realising that no one is perfect.
It is important to value and accept our friends and family the way they are, rather than trying to change them. It is in our interest to channelise our energy to something useful rather than trying to change them into what they are not. We must take responsibility of our life than depending emotionally on others, making changes that are in our best interest.