Expectations kill desires

People are telling us what they expect from us all the time, in all life situations.

I expect you to understand.

I expected you to call me.

I expected you to be back home by now.

I expected you to never go in the first place.

Can we stop telling people what we expect, and start stating our desires to each other please?

I want you to stay.

I would love it if you came home by ___.

I want you to call me when you reach.

I would really appreciate it if you understood how much this means to me because ____.

Love,

Kanksha