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2100: When People Aren’t Who We Need Them To Be by Shelby Forsythia on Unmet Expectations, Grieving Process & Dynamics

Mar 13, 2024

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Delve into the pain of unmet expectations in relationships, accepting loved ones as they are. Explore grieving for living relationships that fail to meet expectations and the importance of forgiveness. Navigate through disappointment, boundaries, and desires for change in relationships with compassionate guidance.

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Accept loved ones for who they are, not who we want them to be.

Grieving helps in accepting relationships that fall short of our expectations.

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When Expectations Are Disappointed

People often face disappointment when their loved ones do not meet their expected roles or behaviors, leading to a sense of grief. Whether it's a parent not providing protection or a friend failing to be honest, navigating these unmet expectations can be challenging. Acknowledging that the idealized future may not align with reality is the first step towards accepting the imperfections in relationships. This process involves grieving the loss of expected behaviors and understanding that change may not occur as desired.

Acceptance of Reality Leads to Unconditional Love: Disappointment in Relationships

01:13

Introduction

5min

Navigating Unmet Expectations and Imperfections in Relationships

5min

Exploring Love and Desire for Change in Relationships

3min

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Episode 2100:

Shelby Forsythia delves into the profound pain of unmet expectations in relationships in "When People Aren’t Who We Need Them To Be," emphasizing the importance of grieving for what our relationships are not. Forsythia provides a compassionate guide to accepting loved ones as they are, while also navigating our own desires for change and improvement in those relationships.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/when-people-arent-who-we-need-them-to-be-5c878a444774

Quotes to ponder:

"When you love someone, you have to love them for who they are, not who you want them to be."

"Grieving is not just for death; it's also for the living relationships that don't meet our expectations."

"We must grieve the 'ideal' versions of our loved ones to truly accept them and move forward."

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