Expectations are not being present with what is, but is attempting to superimpose past experience on the present moment. This, of course, does not work at all! Making our happiness dependent on what others (no matter how close they are to us) say or do, is also a recipe for suffering. You make good points indeed! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙