Understanding

I think sometimes we have unrealistic expectations of what other people understand about us. It's like they are supposed to have a crystal ball that tells them all they need to know about us. Or they have some special ability to see into us. And then, when they don't, when they get us totally 'wrong', we are angry, hurt...resentful. Feel betrayed.

No one ever has or ever will truly be able to understand because no one is or ever will walk your path. 

I think it is healthy to realize this at some point in our adult lives and adjust our expectations. If we don't, we will continue to be disappointed in others. 

It is our job as adults to take care of ourselves. It is not someone else's job to do that. And I know that might be a harsh thing to say...but so often I have clients who are desperately disappointed in their partners or families or even friends because they do not really 'understand' them.

If you need some help with this, let's set up a free consultation: call or text 360-432-1236 to do that.