The Power of Expectations in Relationships
Briefly

While discouragement can occur in any relationship, those who grew up in a household shattered by divorce are often more likely to become despondent when faced with relationship troubles. This phenomenon can lead to weakened commitment, causing individuals to put little effort into their relationships because they expect little in return, resulting in a meager outcome.
On the other hand, those who maintain a hopeful outlook show enthusiasm that is communicated through their facial expressions and overall demeanor. Such positive attitudes not only benefit themselves but also influence those around them, encouraging a more resilient and affirmative response within their relationships.
The law of expectations highlights that the way we perceive an event dramatically influences our behavior toward it, subsequently altering the final outcome. Hopefulness inspires action, whereas hopelessness breeds despair and fuels relationship failure.
Ultimately, it's not just the experience of growing up in a divorced household that determines future relationship success, but rather how individuals manage their expectations and emotional responses that shape their relational outcomes.
Read at Psychology Today
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