{"id":15108,"date":"2020-07-22T19:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T14:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.com\/blog\/?p=15108"},"modified":"2025-04-24T16:41:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T11:11:01","slug":"how-to-keep-a-no-expectation-friendship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-a-no-expectation-friendship","title":{"rendered":"How to keep a ‘no-expectation’ friendship?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like any relationship, friendships come with their own set of expectations. We expect our friends to meet specific standards of behaviour. We hope they will treat us with respect, help us through thick & thin & lift our spirits when we feel low.<\/span><\/p>\n

Usually, the bond between friends is quite strong, but unreasonable expectations & conditional love can create problems. Therefore, it is advisable to let go of your expectations & dependence on your friends & appreciate them for who they are.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few tips to keep a \u2018no-expectation\u2019 friendship & keep your heart free from anger or frustration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Love unconditionally<\/b><\/h4>\n

Loving unconditionally without expectations helps you establish a strong friendship, which is pure, honest and non-possessive.<\/span><\/p>\n

Believe in your friends<\/b><\/h4>\n

Have faith in your friends and their good intentions. Always remember, there is something good in everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Accept them<\/b><\/h4>\n

Accept your friends just as they are. Don\u2019t try to control or change the way they behave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t hold back your feelings<\/b><\/h4>\n

Be honest in your interaction with your friends. If something is bothering you, then talk about it instead of holding on grudges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t complain all the time<\/b><\/h4>\n

Don’t whine or nag too much. Do not criticise your friends all the time. Try and be a little more acceptive & support them wherever you can.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be more compassionate<\/b><\/h4>\n

Show more compassion towards your friends. A little understanding & kindness from you can show that you care about them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apologise for your mistakes<\/b><\/h4>\n

If you believe that you\u2019ve made a mistake or hurt your friends knowingly or unknowingly, then apologise right away. Take responsibility for your actions. Don\u2019t wait for them to point out your mistakes. Saying sorry doesn\u2019t mean you are a weak person. It shows that you\u2019re invested in the friendship & care about people who are close to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t compare your friendship<\/b><\/h4>\n

Comparison is dangerous. Comparing your friendship will only leave you feeling frustrated and anxious. It takes away all the valuable time & energy that could have been spent on making your bond stronger.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having a \u2018no-expectation\u2019 friendship won\u2019t create disappointment & keep your friends closer. This Friendship Day, make sure to tell your friends how much they mean to you<\/a> and you would do anything to keep them in your life. Even if it means having no expectations at all!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Like any relationship, friendships come with their own set of expectations. We expect our friends to meet specific standards of behaviour. We hope they will treat us with respect, help us through thick & thin & lift our spirits when we feel low. Usually, the bond between friends is quite strong, but unreasonable expectations & […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":15109,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[532],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-friendship-day"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to keep a 'no-expectation' friendship? | FNP<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cultivate meaningful friendships without expectations. 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