15 Instagram vs. Reality Examples That Will Make You Think Twice

Standards, which can otherwise be stated as boundaries, are about defining what you are willing to accept. It’s a line that you draw in the sand where you say, “This is the line. Do not cross it. If you cross it, there will be a consequence for that.” That is different than an expectation. An expectation is actively projecting those lines and barriers out on other people. The problem is that you can’t, and shouldn’t, try to control what other people do. Chances are pretty good that you don’t want other people telling you how to conduct your life, right?