The age old adage is ringing loud and clear, "Familiarity breeds contempt."
You see this concept in a lot in relationships, particularly marriages. Spouses feel safe that their other-half isn't going and can't go anywhere that sometimes expectations get out of control. I expect you to be sweet to me when I am feeling crummy. I expect you to be there for me. I expect you to be keen to my emotions and respond accordingly.
How soon we forget to appreciate our spouse just because we love them!
I notice this in my relationship with my horse!
Satin grew up with me. She knows me very well and can predict my next move (because for 13 years I have boring and predictable!). The terrible thing is that I have developed expectations simply because she "should know better."
Becoming keenly aware of this is my next big goal. I want to be sure that I have no expectations of my girls so that I can reward the slightest try.
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