What does it mean when a guy says no expectations?

Going into dating with no expectations whatsoever means you don’t change who you are for someone else. You simply act as you would in any day-to-day situation without actively searching for someone to date. And that’s the kind of person you want to be dating.

Is it healthy to have no expectations in a relationship?

Studies show that it’s actually good to have high expectations when it comes to your relationship. It’s healthy to have expectations of respect, affection, intimacy, time together, etc. Being in a healthy relationship means you are getting your needs met by a person you love and trust.

Is there anything my boyfriend can’t do for me?

Beyond that, there’s not much he can do, no matter how strong his love for you, because we can’t create inner peace for the people we love the most (something that’s true not just for our partners, but also largely for our children). Your boyfriend doesn’t have the answers to your emotional struggles—nor is he the answer to them.

What happens when your boyfriend says these 20 things to you?

If our boyfriends say these 20 things to us, our relationship isn’t going to last. Saying the L-word always seems like such a big deal. That’s how it looks in the movies, anyway. We watch rom-coms and see characters struggling to find the right words and the right time.

What does it mean when your boyfriend says “Let’s see where things go”?

If our boyfriend says, “I think I could love you, let’s just see where things go” (or some variation of it), then that’s a really bad sign. Honestly, whenever a guy says “let’s see where things go” it really means the opposite.

Does your boyfriend have the answers to your emotional struggles?

Your boyfriend doesn’t have the answers to your emotional struggles—nor is he the answer to them. He can be there for you, but he can’t fix your insides for you.