A piece of wisdom you’ve likely heard is not to expect too much to avoid disappointment, even heartbreak. Reality moves to its own beat and can either exceed those presumptions, if you’re lucky, or ...

A street of partially finished new homes in a new suburban housing development. Access to housing in the United States is one of many issues Americans face as they grapple with the current economic ...

Expectations for your first months back at college are always higher than the reality. You tell yourself that this semester will be different; you’ll have your life together, stay on top of your ...

Expectations are tricky. On the one hand, they motivate us, guiding our behavior toward goals and achievements. On the other hand, they can be a double-edged sword—leading to disappointment, anxiety, ...