Heartbreak is one feeling many of us wouldn't want to feel but sometimes we create our own heartbreaks through expectations. Our expectations are too demanding in most cases bringing about our heartbreaks also termed disappointment. However, there is way to live which prevents a lot of heartbreaks and that is effectuated by lowering our expectations from people. You would find life a lot easier when you keep your expectations high on achievements and low on people. Actually, if you expect nothing from anybody, you're never disappointed. Let's use marriage as a case study. Peradventure a woman's has high expectations from her suitor. She sets standards which he must meet up to if eventually he is to marry her. He should be tall, dark/fair, slim, wealthy, intelligent, romantic, and caring. Such a woman has a high chance to be disappointed as her expectations are too high. She might end up unhappy and heartbroken on the long run. High expectation is the source of disappointment. Expectations are like fine pottery, the harder you hold them, the more likely they are to crack. You can't expect everyone to have the same dedication, idea or mentality as you. When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are. Stop expecting too much from your spouse, uncle, child, parents or whosoever you fancy. The impact of the disappointment would be too heartbreaking. As a matter of fact, you're your own enemy if you expect too much from anyone. If you can learn to stop expecting impossible perfection in yourself and others, you may find the happiness that has always eluded you. Don't ask people to give what they can't give or be what they can't be. Do not expect too much from your suitor. A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect. Lower your expectations today and you would find the happiness that has eluded you and remember to never let anyone's expectations direct the course of your life. We are not to live to anyone's expectations. Live only to the expectations of your Father in heaven. You can't please everyone but you can please God if you set your heart to it. It is more rewarding. I hope this message is taken.