However, we all get our hopes up. We all expect things that just do not turn out the way we expect. Often our expectations are not realistic. We know not to expect that a blind date will look like a favorite movie star. But we hope, anyway.
Children get disappointed more often because their expectations are often unrealistic.
Mom may say that there is very little money for Christmas, but the child may still expect that special toy. On Christmas morning, Mom has to deal with a disappointed child in tears. Disappointments are a part of life and a part of growing up. Those who have had too many disappointments in one area may stop being open to further hurt, such as when poor students drop out of school, or the heartbroken stop dating. If you feel like too many disappointments have affected your ability to trust, you may benefit from counseling.