Tip #3...

Expect little or nothing.
I'm sure you've heard the famous quote, "If you expect nothing, you're apt to be surprised." This deep little bit of insight to life's obscurities can help toughen up your frail emotions--more so than you can imagine.

Think of all the people who have let you down. (Please note: I'm not encouraging any grudges). People fail each other all the time, we're merely human. You've let a lot of people down too. Now, they let you down clearly because you expected something from them. That's an easy problem to solve. Expect little or nothing.

I say 'little or nothing' because there are expectations you simply cannot avoid. However unnecessary, you will require certain things from your husband or loved ones. But, if your expectations of others are minimized, their failures won't phase you so as to scar your spirit/emotions/heart.

When others do exceed your very minimal anticipations, let them know how much you truly appreciated them for it. If they don't even meet your smallest needs, try again. Don't give up on all of your trust and hope.

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