Re: expectations

Posted by Dr. Bob on June 29, 2014, at 23:38:21

In reply to Re: expectations » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on June 29, 2014, at 6:43:35

> > > I've always thought lower expectations were the key to happiness. But I don't really see the benefits of lowering my standards. What would be in it for me?
> During the period of lowered expectations, I was more detached and my level of interest in your actions was low. Therefore I felt little pain or dismay at your actions. I don't know how that translates as a response to your question.
OK, lowered expectations were correlated with little pain and dismay. So what may be in it for you is a lower degree of pain and dismay.
Bob

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