Introducing the Chapter on Managing Expectations CHECK THIS

Introducing Managing Expectations

Managing expectations in a courtship and marriage relationship is the intentional process of recognising, clarifying, communicating and adjusting the hopes, assumptions and beliefs that a partner has; to a fair, realistic and down-to-earth reality so that she or he can align his or her unspoken assumptions about the partner’s behaviour, commitment and responsibility within the relationship. It involves having a clear and open dialogue and appreciating that a partner is not an angel, thereby proactively preventing any frustration, resentment or dissatisfaction that could arise if a person’s romantic fantasies are not met as dreamt or expected.