Disappointment
A collision between expectation and reality — unavoidable in relationships and not necessarily a sign of a mistake.
How it shows up
After the phase of falling in love comes the period when it becomes clear who the other person is. Many read that as proof they aren’t the right one. Often it is only the beginning of a relationship with a real person.
What we do with it in therapy
We look at what you expected and where the expectation came from. Some are worth voicing, others worth letting go.
