I Expect Nothing

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Nope

When I help someone, I expect nothing in return.
In general I expect nothing of anyone... I find that when you do, you only end up disappointed.
Who wants to be disappointed?

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Written on July 8th, 2008
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TheRealWoman

Somethin' For Nothin'

When I do something for you, I expect nothing in return. For the sake of being polite humans, it is nice to say thank you. On the same token, if you do nothing for me, when I ask you to help...all you'll get is a foot up your conceited...

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Written on July 8th, 2008
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onestepatatime

Expecting???

If I expect nothing, I can't be hurt. I'm tired of getting hurt.

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Written on July 8th, 2008
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Keepsunshiny

Zero

I think ever since my senior year of high school, with the immature drama from some friends, and just being reflective of what I believe an actual friendship should be, I've developed the mindset of "No expectations, because then you...

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Written on July 8th, 2012
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CrazyHippieChick

Hope For The Best, Expect The Worst Or However That Fuckking Saying Goes

*AHEM*
I am expecting to not get into college given the fact I ended up with 4 B's (well 3 if I can persuade one of my teacher's to give me an A- I know, I am a grade digger but that's beside the point.)
Anyways, I applied to fuckking...

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Written on February 1st, 2011
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RopinTexan

No Expectations

I never expect anything of anyone because I know there's a chance of not having my expectations met. If you don't expect anything, you can be much more flexible. For example, if you're trying a new food, and you expect it to be really...

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Written on November 12th, 2007
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