In part two of our expectations deep dive, we’re circling back to how expectations can either make or break a relationship. First up, the red flags of unrealistic or uncommunicated expectations: things can spiral into conflict, create a “me vs. you” vibe, lead to disappointment, and even devalue the hard work your partner’s already putting in. Ouch!But it’s not all doom and gloom! There are some green flags that come with aligned expectations: think teamwork, better understanding of your relationship’s growth, more moments of kindness, mutual respect, and even a boost in honesty and vulnerability. Sounds pretty great, right?Now, back to that expectations activity from part one. The final step? Find where your expectations overlap. Do you have 10 shared goals? If not, no worries—figure out what you want to add to the list to get there. Ten is a totally doable number! And if you need more—like, say, all 20 expectations—go for it! You can always tweak them as you go along.Happy aligning, and remember, relationships are a marathon, not a sprint!About the Host:Meet Crystal, your relationship and social health coach. Crystal is the founder of Sparked Forever Relationship & Singles coaching. She started her journey supporting the neurodiverse community in navigating this, sometimes frustrating, neurotypical social world. Lessons and inspiration from her earlier work drives Crystal’s passion for bringing couples and singles together through acceptance, understanding and big picture thinking to grow vibrant relationships. Crystal understands that the foundation for our social health and well-being starts with making connections to others. When Crystal is not working with couples, she loves to be out on adventures with her partner and bonus kids or spending time connecting with friends over good food and fun music.Links:https://sparkedforever.com/https://www.instagram.com/sparkedforever/https://www.instagram.com/sparkitsocial/https://www.tiktok.com/@sparked_forever  Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.