1. The key to a healthy relationship
We all have some expectations from our life partner. While it is okay to expect a few things from your lover but there is a fine line between having the right expectations and unfair (or demanding) ones. Sometimes, a relationship cannot go the distance because one or both the partners have wrong expectations from each other, and find it difficult to be on the same page. For a healthy and happy relationship, here are seven expectations you should not have from your partner.
2. To know what’s there on your mind
Do not expect your partner to be able to read your mind always and know what you want. Even if you both have spent years together, that does not mean your partner would know what you want as a birthday gift, how you would react to a specific situation or what do you want to do on a particular night. If there is something you want your partner to do for you, tell him or her in plain word instead of expecting the person to read your mind like a magician.
3. To look perfect always
If you expect your partner to look pretty round the clock, you should probably date a mannequin. No one has the right to govern how the other person, including your lover, chooses to wear. In fact, if you both are comfortable looking your worst in front of each other and do not fear being judged, it’s a sign your relationship is heading in the right direction.
4. To always have the same opinion as yours!
No two people are the same and nor are their viewpoints. It is completely okay if your partner has a different opinion on different things. What matters is you accept your partner the way he or she is, respect each other’s opinion and grow together as a couple.
5. To look after the entire house and your needs
Being married or in a serious relationship does not mean it’s your partner’s duty to look after the entire household and your needs. Yes, it’s okay to expect your partner to be caring and understanding but depending on him or her for every little thing as if it is their responsibility is wrong.
6. To be the same person
People change (or rather evolve) with time. Sometimes, our experiences change the way we think and prioritize things in life. The person you love right now might change a bit in the next ten years and the same would happen with you too. Hence, it does not make sense to expect your partner to be the same person throughout his or her life.
7. When it comes to sex
Even if you are married, you should only get intimate with your partner only when he or she is comfortable with it. Expecting your partner to have the same sexual urge as yours is wrong. You cannot make your partner feel guilty if he or she is not in the mood for having sex.
8. Compromise their career
One of the worst expectations one can have from a partner is to compromise on his or her career. Until and unless it is by choice, there is no excuse good enough to expect a person to give up professional ambitions. Further, how comfortable would you be if your spouse expects you to sit at home while he or she gets to climb up the corporate ladder?