We all desire to be met. Expectations arise when your desire to be met comes up against something different- a person who operates uniquely and whose needs are different from your own. Feeling hurt or disappointed that someone is not capable or willing to meet you keeps you small in your perspective- thinking that another must show up and be capable in the same ways you are. If you take a step back and see truly what they are offering or not capable of offering, you broaden your perspective and can interact with them based on honoring your needs and honoring their capabilities. You will see that if they are not capable of meeting your needs, you can not expect them to do so. You can interact individually with those who show up and meet you vs. those who operate differently than you, without taking it personally. The ones that operate differently than you do- allow them to be who they are and meet them only in the places that you naturally meet. Allow the differences to be what they are, while holding space for yourself to be met by others in the ways you need to be met. The ones that show up and meet you naturally- these are the relationships to hold close to your heart.