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1149: Trust in Human Relationships by Steve Pavlina on Benefits of Having Realistic Expectations in Relationships

Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

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Accept the Chaos in the World of Humans

It's reasonable to expect that in the world of humans, you'll encounter some dishonesty, cheating, cruelty and other human follies. To assume that your life will somehow be devoid of such issues isn't likely to match up with reality. Within this expectation comes a deep level of forgiveness, not just of other people, but of yourself. We're all, at our core, infested with human chaos, and this is part of the beauty and magic of life. You may not be able to predict the events of each day, and you'll often be surprised. But if you brace and accept the chaos, you'll be in for a fun ride.

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