Welcome to episode 227 of the Love Live Connection podcast, How to Know If Your Expectations Are Too High I’m really excited about today’s topic.  This question comes up a lot with my new clients who ask me, “Veronica, are my expectations too high?  If they are, just tell me.”  They think by lowering their expectations, that will get them into a relationship.  I think a lot of this comes from the patriarchy in place in our society. It’s a really good example of how the political landscape is personal and shows up in our relationships and in the bedroom. So, I’m going to go through five ways that your expectations may be too high and five ways your expectations are definitely NOT too high. I hope you enjoyed this episode! Find me on Instagram or send me an email with your feedback. I look forward to hearing from you! 6:56 - The first way your expectations might be too high - You believe they should know what you want 9:30 - Reason #2 your expectations may be too high - You aren’t okay with any degree of arguments or fights 12:07 - The third reason your expectations may be too high - Your partner feels like nothing they do can make you happy or they feel they’re on eggshells 14:30 - The fourth reason your expectations might be too high - You possibly have too many dealbreakers 19:42 - The fifth way your expectations may be too high - You believe in fairytale love/unconditional love 24:12 - The first example of when your expectations are not too high - Consistent communication/spending time together 26:13 - The next way your expectations are not too high - Your partner doesn’t take any responsibility for growing the relationship or working through issues, gaslights you and puts it all on you 28:29 - The third way your expectations are not too high - The idea that “Love is supposed to be hard”  31:04 - The fourth example of when your expectations are not too high - You don’t feel excited by the relationship 34:04 - The last way your expectations are not too high - It’s wrong or mean or not nice to have boundaries or say no   After you listen to this episode, here are your next steps: Previous Episodes mentioned in this podcast: Dating as a Feminist and Healing From Sexual Trauma Understand the Difference Between Being Triggered and Treated Poorly with Aila Standing Up for Yourself Without Being a D*** with Amy Smith Check out my free workshop The 5-Step Strategy To Banish Anxiety and Overwhelm in Your Love Life Ready to explore what working with me is like?  Learn more here. If you are interested in my two-week course, Crappy to Happy to help you quickly discover your love blocks so that you can clear them and find love, without having to spend years in therapy sign up here To sign up to be on the waiting list for my brand new workshop, Your Conscious Online Dating Blueprint, where we work to align your inner work and the outer strategy, sign up here   If you would like more information on my free zoom calls, follow me on Instagram or sign up to my email list on my website Interested in being coached on the Love Live Connection? Learn more here. Are we connected on Instagram? Come tell me WHO you are here! If you get value from the Love Life Connection, please rate & review it on Apple Podcasts. It only takes a sec to impact our ranking + it’ll help other women find our community!