Quotes about being let down
Being Let Down Quotes
Letdown is being discouraged or disappointed (1). People usually feel let down by another person not doing what was expected (2). Several quotes can help us understand and overcome this difficult situation.
Even the ones who love you most will let you down. They are the ones who will disappoint you more because your expectations of them are higher. -Pinkie Numa
Friends, family, co-workers. We’ve all let people down at some stage. Remember that this situation is common, not specific to you. This perspective can reduce the risk of self-blame for the actions of another person.
The biggest mistake I have made in my life is letting people stay in my life far longer than they deserve.
Be mindful of being let down multiple times. You need to take active steps to protect yourself from repeat offenders.
We are often let down by the most trusted people and loved by the most unexpected ones. The world is a mixture of people. We just need to know which hand to shake and which hand to hold! -Chanda Kaushik
You don’t always have to cut someone out of your life. Instead, don’t make requests or set expectations beyond what is realistic for that person.
Sometimes the best revenge is to smile and move on.
Getting let down; don’t let it make you fearful or preoccupied. Try notice and naming this difficult experience.
Don’t dwell on who let you down, cherish those who hold you up.
Keep your thinking balanced by acknowledging the good people in your life.
I am very cautious of people whose actions don’t match their words
Value a person’s overall track record, rather than the odd mistake.
Not everything is supposed to become something beautiful and long-lasting. Sometimes people come into your life to show you what is right and what is wrong.
Being let down can be used as a learning experience (without ignoring the difficulty of the situation). Try reflection skills in these circumstances.
And finally…..
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. -Martin Luther King, Jr.
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References
(1) https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/letdown#:~:text=1a%20%3A%20discouragement%2C%20disappointment%20his,a%20landing%20approach%20is%20begun
(2) https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/let-down
