In this episode, I’m exploring something that quietly shapes so many of our relationships but rarely gets named… expectations.
Specifically, the unspoken ones.
I talk about how expectations often form beneath our awareness, how they’re shaped by past experiences and survival strategies, and why they can create so much confusion, resentment, and conflict when they’re never brought into the light. I also unpack the difference between expectations and boundaries, and why clarity, self-trust, and emotional safety matter more than being “right” or perfectly regulated.
This conversation is an invitation to slow down, get honest with yourself, and notice what you may be assuming, hoping for, or bracing against in your relationships… without judging yourself for it.Takeaways
• Expectations in relationships are often unspoken, and that’s where conflict begins• Boundaries matter, but they work best when grounded in clarity and mutual understanding• Past relational experiences can quietly shape what we expect from others• Expectations can function as survival strategies, especially after trauma• Expectations and boundaries are not the same thing• Journaling is a powerful tool for untangling expectations
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