In this episode, we explore how having unrealistic expectations of ourselves, others, God, technology, and so on can lead to feelings of disappointment, anger, and rejection. We discuss how to identify our own unrealistic expectations and the importance of moving beyond the “shoulds”, “always”, and “nevers” that we tend to cling to in our minds and beliefs. When we expect others to “read our minds” or “to just know”, it sets us and others up for failure and reminds us that when we clearly and kindly communicate our needs to others, we can set our relationships up for success. We also identify the dangers of black-n-white thinking patterns and how learning to honor our own values and needs without guilt is a much healthier approach. We would love to hear your thoughts so be sure to share your comments below! You can also find us on Instagram at un.believer_inbetweener. Do you have a question or a topic idea that our panel can discuss on a future episode? If so, let us know by sending an email to un.believer.inbetweener@gmail.com.