Zero expectations means better and safer clarity:
So, I just got off a call about ghosting and I wanted to extend this idea to a strategy that has actually worked for me when you come across new people or when out of the blue stuff like ghosting happens. Capitalizing off of @Elizabeth Ingalsbe and her post, this is a similar type of thing but removing a scale entirely. People are just that people at least to me. Anyone can lie, cheat etc. Just like anyone can also do good giving, caring etc. I think the razor here is consistent behaviour and wether they do eventually respond because people also get wrapped up in personal shit. When you stay in a neutral state and don’t hold people up when it isn’t warranted, then I feel like the pitfall is less harmful, not that you shouldn’t care about them, but that you should prioritize and respect your peace before letting someone in. Any thoughts on this?