Having unrealistic expectations in anyone will lead to disappointment. Rather, you should have reasonable expectations for everyone in your life. A healthy state of mind will help you feel more content, happier, and more stable with a sense of peace within your relationships and with those around you
Do let someone know what you really need from them. For example, you absolutely want to be married and have children. It’s good to let someone know that right off the bat rather than waste your time or anyone else’s.
Don’t give up if you don’t align on every little thing. Sometimes you can meet in the middle on things, through discussions and communication.
Do have an open mind. Maybe you can be flexible on some of your previous deal breakers. Sometimes we get rigid and stuck in our ways. Do your best to be more open minded, people may have different ideas than your own, and that’s ok too.
Do embrace that no one is perfect. People make mistakes and you can work through those differences. Discussing things and open communication is so important for a healthy relationship.
Don’t hold in your feelings, let someone know what you are feeling, discuss and work through conflict. No one can read your mind; you need to be open upfront and honest about what you need and want from someone, and they should give you the same courtesy.
Don’t compare your relationship with other relationships. All of our relationships are individually unique and special. You may look up to other relationships for guidance, but everyone’s relationship is uniquely different. So, try not to compare, just work on your relationships and what you need and want them to be.
Don’t expect to hear from them every waking moment. People have other lives, careers, families, friends, and hobbies. Be respectful of that and understanding. If you would appreciate hearing from them or seeing them more, you can also share that with them as well.
Don’t fight over the small things in life. Try to have a positive happy outlook and don’t bicker or fight over small meaningless things.