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Apr 2023
46m 55s

lower your expectations about people [vi...

Emma Chamberlain
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[video available on Spotify] we often find ourselves disappointed with other people. there are times when we set realistic expectations for people, such as expecting somebody to treat you with respect, or to follow the law and not steal from you or harm you. those are realistic, normal, healthy expectations to have. but there are times when we become disappo ... Show More
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