Dealing with disappointing others

Just as we do not always completely satisfy the expectations of others, others can just as easily not completely satisfy ours.

This can happen for three reasons, at least:

  • They don't know how to do what we expect 
  • They don't know how to do it consistently 
  • They don't know how to resolve related conflicts in priorities

Knowing this puts in a position of understanding which often reveals productive options.