“Make sure that no root of bitterness grows up that might cause trouble…” Heb.12
It is proper to expect your spouse to be faithful to their wedding vows and to hold them accountable to do so. We should be able to count on the people in our life to do as they have promised. In this sense, expectations are healthy. It is when we create expectations where none were promised that can lead to hurt feelings, even bitter anger. It is not wise to build up in our mind how we want our partner or friend to perform on these self-created expectations. It is better to spend our energy giving to, rather than expecting from. Conversations Within” ts 7/28/2015
