It feels like the few relationships I’ve had struggle with went awry because I had expectations that went unmet.

In these cases, IMHO, they were the most minimal of expectations that one would think a caring, kind human being would do. These people supposedly loved me. I strongly feel I was not out of line to have these minimal expectations. But, the fact that I had any was my downfall and they disappointed. I fully believe it is their shortcoming, they lack basic decency and empathy, and not my unrealistic expectations.

But, there’s a line to cross. What are reasonable and unreasonable expectations? Are ANY expectations at all wrong to have?

It feels like this is a world that has boundaries to say ‘don’t you dare place any expectations at all on me!’

Does anyone else have thoughts on this? Have you found you haven’t even gotten basic respect from close relationships? Do you feel people have been strange in this area?