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Parker McCoy's avatar

I think this happens quite often. We have these expectations in our minds, but people are people. They won't fit into our molds of who or well, what, we want. The good news is that we don't have to fit into another person's mold either. Live and let live. Very good post, Rea.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

You are right! It goes both ways. Thank you Parker!

SLAM's avatar

This is just so true and simply put, it’s kind and human to hold space for people to be who they authentically are. Thank you for writing this piece. 🖤

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. 🩶

Dr Priyanka Upadhyai's avatar

Absolutely agree, in someways we want others to fill voids in our lives

Rea de Miranda's avatar

You are right Priyanka.

Esther Stanway-Williams's avatar

Wise words Rea x

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you Esther. Life teaches us to become realists. 💞

Esther Stanway-Williams's avatar

Yes, and it’s surprisingly less exhausting isn’t it 😌

quiet reminders's avatar

So true, is not easy to realise and learn to give space to others.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Or don't have unrealistic expectations.

quiet reminders's avatar

For now hard to make the difference. But on the way

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Everything takes time. You are doing great.