Expectations vs. Probability (9)

Let’s get one thing straight. Majority of us want a long lasting perfect relationship. But how likely is it to actually happen? Very unlikely. But that does not mean we do not have the right to try and have some pre-set ideas on how things should be in work out. In one of my most recent reads, something completely out of my realm, I read ” I Was Never Actually Yours”. It is not a book I would typically read but actually enough enjoyed. I don’t want to spoil it for you guys or like say any major plot points. But let us take Fifty Shades Of Grey minus the sexual content, add some humor and sarcasm and mix it all together and you have the book. Personally it has become one of my favorite books and the characterization is amazing for a young author. This story is not what you think it is. I had this one set track mind about how the book would go then ….

Expectations are ruined. I figured that both the girl and boy would both have bad past, we all do. And they do, but this story has crazy sisters, arranged marriages, conformity, love, hardship, loss, growth, relationships, alcohol, and hot boys! (Which we all love) In this book it sets up these huge expectations they have of one another. But as we embark on their journey of love the find the true meaning of love, it shows that our expectations are not always acceptable and reasonable. I have an expectation of what I think a relationship should be like and what it shouldn’t be like too. Growing up a certain way I had an expectation of what my first date should be like or first kiss. They were NOT what I had thought they would be. (Can there be redo’s?) You probably have a set of expectations for things in your life and things that happen. But this book shows you that expectations were meant to be broken and changed. Sometime’s it sucks, royally. But life has a funny way of showing us what is good for us and not. “I Was Never Actually Yours” is a book I will never forget about. It has taught me some things honestly. About what I think is good for me and what the “universe” knows is good for. This book doesn’t directly tell you what’s good for you or wrong but you have to read between the lines to understand the themes that are placed throughout the book. I hope you get the chance to read this book and I hope everyone has a great Valentines (whether you’re single or not). Happy reading lovies!

XOXO

BeThatGirl

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1 Thought.

  1. BeThatGirl,
    Oh. My. Gods. I swear, my fangirling has given me way too many high expectations for life. I can totally relate to this post. I’ve recently gotten obsessed with the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, and every time I’m reading something on the Wiki or watching something that has to do with Hiccstrid, I constantly have to remind myself that no matter how hard I try, I will most likely not have a relationship as amazingly perfect as theirs.
    ~Angela
    http://hmsangela.edublogs.org/

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