The Expectation Shift: When Kindness Isn’t Returned

Welcome to I Care About You — I’m your host, Juliana J. Today we’re talking about something that hits deep in our relationships: expecting others to behave the way you would — to react with your level of kindness, compassion, patience, understanding, and support. We’re going to explore why this expectation causes pain, how releasing it actually frees you and helps relationships grow, and finally, how to discern the difference between someone who’s simply unsure how to respond and someone who can’t meet you with kindness. About Juliana J Please support the show and my work! https://coff.ee/julianajbruno Links to order my book, Reasons to Live: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://www.julianajbruno.com/contactme SPONSORS and BIG SAVINGS! Use the code: ICAREABOUTYOU At Zivolife: https://zivo.life and get 30% off your order! At Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/, get 41% off luxury sheets, PJs, and more! THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING ME! Suicide hotline 988 #reasonstolive #betterlife #friendship #selfhealingcommunity selfhelp #selfimprovement #selflove #selfbelief #negativeselftalk #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #expectations Music @TrackTribe and @i.care.about.you.podcast Just to let you know, this information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for clinical credit. PLEASE BE SURE TO CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. Trigger Warning: The episodes on the I Care About You YouTube channel and podcast episode may, at times, cover sensitive topics, including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psychedelics, and the use of plant medicines. You are advised to refrain from watching or listening to the YouTube Channel or Podcast if you are likely to be offended or adversely impacted by any of these topics. #icareaboutyou #reasonstolive #podcast #selfhelp #selfimprovement #relationships #selflove Resources: https://www.believeinmind.com/know_thyself/stop-expecting-you-from-other-people/ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/self_compassion_could_help_you_be_more_tolerant_of_others https://jeanettebrown.net/10-signs-someone-is-actually-not-a-kind-person-even-if-they-seem-nice-on-the-surface/ https://psychcentral.com/blog/practicing-self-compassion-when-you-have-a-mental-illness