To expect or not to expect from spouse

Dear Friends
Relationship with our spouse is probably the most important aspects of our lives.
Mainly because we are in relation with another human being in very close proximity.
What used to be living as one now lives as two.
As a single person we could live and walk the way we choose to and the way we want to.
Once married the compromises are numerous and the changes are many.
It seems that the entry of children into the picture helps as much as it complicates. Now the adjustments are multi fold.
Needless to say the presnce of family and in-laws sometimes instead of supporting choose to aggravate as well.
So my question is should we expect , if anything, from our spouse?
This expectations can be on a daily basis or over time.
For example an expectation to buy a house or buy a flat can be an expectation over time. Whereas helping with the bank can be an immediate expectation.
In my life I see expectations as gradient scale starting higher when newly wed to an all time low now growing older hoping to age gracefully.
My expectations were never fancy to begin with. It used to be that I liked going out with sweet hubby dear and such.
Looking now at this I see it has been happening.
many times are expectations are met right under our noses but we can be preoccupied with so many that are not met we lose sight of those that are met too.

 

Very true. Thanks for the appreciation.

 

Thank you Insha Yes it is reflecting my thoughts based on expectations.